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CCN 035169
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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.76. Adjusted RN hours: 0.45. Case-mix total: 3.90. Case-mix index: 1.426.
Total nursing staff turnover: 45.0%. RN turnover: 46.2%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.
The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.
Cycle 1 standard survey: March 14, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 7. Cycle 1 total health score: 28.
Cycle 2 standard survey: September 8, 2023. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 12. Total weighted health survey score: 38.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 27 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 25, 2025 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 25, 2025 |
7 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 1, 2025 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 1, 2025 |
| F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 10, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 10, 2025 |
| F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 10, 2025 |
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 1, 2025 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · May 1, 2025 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 31, 2024 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 31, 2024 |
| F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 31, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 7, 2024 |
6 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
| F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 8, 2023 |
8 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
| F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 15, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Desert Highlands Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 3, and the quality measure rating is 3.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 27 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.