All citations for Desert Springs Post Acute

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

April 24, 2026

Showing 1 to 4 of 4 citations

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2023).

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.