MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER
44610 MONTEREY AVENUE, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Palm Desert, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.5%) is above the California average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Palm Desert, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.5% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (146% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — 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 MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Palm Desert.
How is MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.5% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER?
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 Desert
Palm Desert 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 Desert.
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