Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
14 citations recorded*CMS
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.
- 0031GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0037GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0041GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0345GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F692 - Assisted nutrition and hydration
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F578 - The right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or
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.
F812 - Food safety requirements
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F814 - Food Safety Requirements
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0352GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the August 21, 2025 survey of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
This was a inspection survey of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF on August 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF on August 21, 2025?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide emergency officials' contact information."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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