All citations for Desert Mountain Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 46 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0741, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 16, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2021).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2021).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 23, 2021).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 18, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.