Public Record
Monterey Palms Health Care Center
Operated by Mariner Health Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 92.7
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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
$6.77
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 12th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 33 filers): median $8.54.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 33,047 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 6,284 | $355,831 | $56.62/hour |
| LVN | 36,497 | $1,295,127 | $35.49/hour |
| CNA | 55,094 | $1,274,521 | $23.13/hour |
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$6.43
Filing period: to
California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 9.8th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 33 filers): median $7.78.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 32,974 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 7,092 | $392,635 | $55.36/hour |
| LVN | 35,733 | $1,322,702 | $37.02/hour |
| CNA | 73,591 | $1,675,725 | $22.77/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$6.53
Filing period: to
California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 15.6th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 31 filers): median $7.67.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 32,364 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 5,001 | $269,369 | $53.86/hour |
| LVN | 39,539 | $1,428,535 | $36.13/hour |
| CNA | 74,129 | $1,666,061 | $22.48/hour |
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 32
- Fire safety findings
- 26
- Inspections on file
- 17
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-29
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Citations
32 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.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 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.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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.
- Inspection1 deficiency
555403 01/29/2026 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 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 - Inspection2 deficiencies
555403 06/13/2025 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection10 deficiencies
555403 01/31/2025 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety11 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
555403 04/19/2024 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555403 03/21/2024 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 F 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that two…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555403 12/11/2023 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
555403 10/09/2023 Monterey Palms Health Care Center 44610 Monterey Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 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 BEEN…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 7 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Mariner Health Care
17nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
All 17 are in California.
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 Monterey Palms Health Care Center?
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palm Desert, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555403.
- What is the CMS rating for Monterey Palms Health Care Center?
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Monterey Palms Health Care Center have?
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 92.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Monterey Palms Health Care Center have?
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center has 32 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Monterey Palms Health Care Center last inspected?
- Monterey Palms Health Care Center was last inspected on January 29, 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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