MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER
Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989-12-08, MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 99-bed nursing home in PALM DESERT, California, averaging 92.1 residents a day.
Has MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER been cited for violations?
CMS lists 39 health-inspection deficiencies for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER since 2023-03-06, 35 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is E; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-17.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D |
| 2026-05-14 | F0761, F0802, F0803, F0805, F0806, F0808, F0812, F0908 | 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
| 2026-05-14 | F0552, F0605, F0684, F0695, F0755, F0810, F0814 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D |
| 2026-01-29 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2025-06-13 | F0755, F0842 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E |
| 2025-01-31 | F0802, F0803, F0804, F0812 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2025-01-31 | F0656, F0677, F0761, F0806, F0814, F0880 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-07-02 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 2024-04-19 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D |
| 2024-03-21 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D |
| 2023-12-11 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2023-10-09 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2023-09-14 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E |
| 2023-03-06 | F0761 | 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. | E |
| 2023-03-06 | F0658, F0690, F0812 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D |
How is MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER staffed relative to the CA average?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.21113 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.0 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 92.1 | 87.9 |
Who owns MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name MONTEREY PALMS OPERATING COMPANY LP and belongs to the MARINER HEALTH CARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC | since 06/30/2015 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | GRANCARE LLC, MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC., MHC HOLDING COMPANY, MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY, NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC., GRUNSTEIN, EMILY | since 02/06/2019 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | BLACK, JOHN, OLIVERA, CLAUDIA | since 03/12/2025 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | SARCAUGA, DENNIS | since 02/06/2025 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | BLACK, JOHN, OLIVERA, CLAUDIA, PRESSER, ERIC, SARCAUGA, DENNIS | since 02/06/2025 |
| GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | MONTEREY PALMS HOLDING COMPANY GP LLC | since 08/27/2014 |
| LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC | since 06/30/2015 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | BLACK, JOHN, OLIVERA, CLAUDIA, PRESSER, ERIC, SARCAUGA, DENNIS | since 02/06/2025 |
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