Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (78% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert, situated in the peaceful city of Palm Desert, CA, blends lively living with exceptional care. Offering independent living, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life with compassionate, individualized support. The team conducts thorough assessments to tailor care to each resident’s specific needs, fostering a warm and supportive environment. Residents can choose from well-designed, comfortable apartments that provide both relaxation and personal space.
The community features top-tier amenities such as fitness centers and stretching classes to encourage wellness and an active lifestyle. Thoughtfully arranged social areas and engaging activities ensure that every day is filled with meaningful experiences and happiness. Every aspect of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is designed to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the joy of life.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is legally operated by Blc Mirage Inn LP, and administered by John Spaun.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 12 | 16 | This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 6 | 13 | This facility has had 54% fewer complaint visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer Rank #651 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 2 | 7 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
| 6 | 10 | This facility has had 40% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
62 of 121 citations resulted from standard inspections; 57 of 121 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 121 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,576 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 112 | 168 | 280 | 37,030 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 69 | 42 | 111 | 20,798 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,747 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2,538 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,811 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,677 | 87 | 95% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,210 | 76 | 83% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,086 | 77 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,077 | 79 | 86% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 995 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 991 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 760 | 87 | 95% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
78% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 05/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 05/2024.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (78% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palm Desert's city center to ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta | NH MC SNF | Palm Desert | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1,086 / 1,646 |
69.7%
Facility
69.7%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#943 / 1,492 | -6% | 3.52 | -8% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | - | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#52 / 290 | 2.3 | 1 | 41 | - |
8
Facility
8
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,973 / 2,058 | Well Trevi Carlotta Snf LLC | $13.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $6.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 44.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 555226 | ||||
| ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert | NH AL IL MC | Palm Desert | 145
Facility
145
CA AVG
104
Rank
#387 / 1,646 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#1,407 / 1,492 | -46% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#197 / 288 | -72% | -12% | $74.4k
Facility
$74.4k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#268 / 293 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#271 / 1,475 | 121
Facility
121
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#286 / 290 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#75 / 290 | 3 | 58 | - |
19
Facility
19
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,855 / 2,058 | Blc Mirage Inn LP | $15.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$15.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#115 / 259 | $9.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#98 / 259 | 62.3%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
62.3%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#56 / 259 | 555339 |
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is located in Palm Desert, California.
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ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is legally operated by Blc Mirage Inn LP, and administered by John Spaun.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert's occupancy is 40%.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert allows residents to bring their pets.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is registered as a for-profit in CA.
John Spaun is the administrator of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert.
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