DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
1150 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF Compares
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is a 32-bed for-profit nursing facility in Palm Springs, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (19.4%) is below the California average of 22.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 32 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Palm Springs, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.4% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Palm Springs.
What keeps DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 19.4% here versus 22.9% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 32 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's rating advantage in Palm Springs?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Palm Springs
Palm Springs sits in Riverside County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 352,375 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $70,732
- Median home value
- $368,100
Demographics for Riverside County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palm Springs.
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