Public Record
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
Operated by The Ensign Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 86.6
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California cost report
Food cost per resident day
Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.
2024 raw food costs per resident day
$6.69
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 10.8th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 68 filers): median $7.55.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 33,183 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 5,026 | $265,133 | $52.75/hour |
| LVN | 36,805 | $1,372,518 | $37.29/hour |
| CNA | 73,497 | $1,740,277 | $23.68/hour |
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$6.60
Filing period: to
California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 11.9th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 76 filers): median $7.57.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 30,450 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 3,660 | $203,926 | $55.72/hour |
| LVN | 34,491 | $1,252,852 | $36.32/hour |
| CNA | 76,759 | $1,689,166 | $22.01/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$7.27
Filing period: to
California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 29.9th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 76 filers): median $7.26.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 28,734 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 7,426 | $380,137 | $51.19/hour |
| LVN | 35,048 | $1,089,287 | $31.08/hour |
| CNA | 70,181 | $1,434,508 | $20.44/hour |
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 93
- Fire safety findings
- 22
- Inspections on file
- 23
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-10
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Citations
93 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0015Generalno actual harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0800Generalpotential for harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- 0790Generalpotential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have 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.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0800Generalpotential for harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0624Generalpotential for harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0825Generalpotential for harm
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
- 0551Generalpotential for harm
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0807Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0636Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0696Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection20 deficiencies
- Inspection3 deficiencies
056328 02/10/2026 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
056328 02/09/2026 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- Inspection3 deficiencies
056328 08/20/2025 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
056328 06/05/2025 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
056328 03/14/2025 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
056328 01/27/2025 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection6 deficiencies
056328 12/30/2024 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 15 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
The Ensign Group
338nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
72 in California, 266 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Premier Care Center for Palm Springs?
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palm Springs, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 056328.
- What is the CMS rating for Premier Care Center for Palm Springs?
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Premier Care Center for Palm Springs have?
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 86.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Premier Care Center for Palm Springs have?
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs has 93 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Premier Care Center for Palm Springs last inspected?
- Premier Care Center for Palm Springs was last inspected on February 10, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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