All citations for Desert Springs Health Care LLC

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

January 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.