All citations for Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF

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 11, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 44 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2026).

  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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2026).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2026).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 11, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

  19. 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 August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2025).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2025).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  24. 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 February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 22, 2024).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of February 29, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.