All citations for Desert Terrace Healthcare 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

September 26, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  2. 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 October 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

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

    Health citation F-0839, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  9. 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 January 22, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 26, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 10, 2025).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

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.