PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS

CCN 056328 · ENSIGN PALM I LLC · For profit - Corporation · THE ENSIGN GROUP chain · 99 certified beds · Riverside · CA


PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS is a 99-bed nursing home in PALM SPRINGS, California. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1973-12-26. It averages 87.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS?

CMS lists 67 health-inspection deficiencies for PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS since 2023-01-12, 58 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-10.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-03-10F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.K
2026-03-10F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2026-03-10F0656, F0695, F0755, F0761, F0790, F0865, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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. / 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 routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2026-03-10F0605, F0628, F0689, F0692, F0697, F0712, F0773, F0800, F0804, F0881, F0883Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2026-02-10F0689, F0880, F0921Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2026-02-09F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-08-20F0684, F0690, F0697Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2025-06-05F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-03-14F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2025-01-27F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.E
2024-12-30F0550, F0558, F0600, F0609, F0610, F0692Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2024-12-27F0656, F0880Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-18F0554, F0684, F0755, F0800, F0812, F0880Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-18F0558, F0578, F0584, F0677, F0761, F0921Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / 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. / 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. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2024-03-27F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2024-03-20F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D
2024-02-16F0624, F0684Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2023-12-11F0689, F0825Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D
2023-10-19F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.D
2023-09-22F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2023-01-12F0684, F0755, F0812Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2023-01-12F0658, F0685, F0758, F0761, F0802, F0806Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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 each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D

Why was PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-10Fine$66,463

How is PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.091334.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)45.236.7
Average number of residents per day87.587.9

Who owns PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS, and what chain is it in?

PREMIER CARE CENTER FOR PALM SPRINGS is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name ENSIGN PALM I LLC and belongs to the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYJENKINS, CHARLIE, PRESSER, ERICsince 03/01/2014
CORPORATE DIRECTORWILLITS, ADAMsince 01/01/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERBURNAM, SOON, KEETCH, CHAD, PORT, BARRYsince 06/01/2014
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLTWOMAGNETS LLC, JENKINS, CHARLIE, PRESSER, ERICsince 03/01/2014
ADP OF THE SNFENSIGN SERVICES INC, PALM VALLEY HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC, STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP, THE ENSIGN GROUP INC, JENKINS, CHARLIE, PRESSER, ERICsince 01/01/2022

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