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2990 East Ramon Road Palm Springs, CA 92264 · Riverside County
All 4 nursing homes in Palm Springs, CA (4 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 056328 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Premier Care Center for Palm Springs a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Premier Care Center for Palm Springs as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.98 hours per resident per day at Premier Care Center for Palm Springs, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.40 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.57 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 40.2% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Premier Care Center for Palm Springs: Medicare and Medicaid
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 10, 2026 and found 20 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 67 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 67 citations at Premier Care Center for Palm Springs across 17 inspection dates, 26 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on March 10, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (22) and resident rights (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level K, March 10, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 16, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 10, 2026 · 20 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
KProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure 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.
EProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
February 10, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
February 9, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
August 20, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
June 5, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
March 14, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
January 27, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EHave 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.
December 30, 2024 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
December 27, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 18, 2024 · 12 citations
EAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor 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.
DHonor 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.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure 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.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
March 27, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
March 20, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
February 16, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 11, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
October 19, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
January 12, 2023 · 9 citations
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Questions to ask on a tour of Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on March 10, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 10, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $66,463 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Fine | $66,463 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.5 mi
Desert Regional Medical Center Palm SpringsEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 58m for patients treated and sent home
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7.0 mi
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho MirageEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 19m for patients treated and sent home
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17.5 mi
John F Kennedy Memorial Hosp IndioEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 24m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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