Monterey Palms Health Care Center
44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Monterey Palms Health Care Center is a nursing home in Palm Desert, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since March 6, 202340 (California average 50)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 21, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2025.
Health inspection on June 17, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2026.
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0802 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0806 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0808. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0814 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on June 13, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 31, 2025
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 31, 2025
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
Citation E0037. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0039 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0354 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0912. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on July 2, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 19, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.
Health inspection on March 21, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2023 from $3,145 to $3,174.
Health inspection on December 11, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2024.
Health inspection on October 9, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2023.
Health inspection on March 6, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation E0025. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation E0031. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation E0041. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (760) 776-7700
- Last standard health inspection
- May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 99
- Residents per day, on average
- 88.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Monterey Palms Operating Company LP
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (40 vs 50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GC HOLDING COMPANY 2 LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 99% · since 06/30/2015
- GRANCARE LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/17/2010
- MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/17/2010
- MHC HOLDING COMPANY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/17/2010
- MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/17/2010
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- NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/17/2010
- GRUNSTEIN, EMILY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 02/06/2019
- BLACK, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/12/2025
- OLIVERA, CLAUDIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/05/2021
- PRESSER, ERICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- SARCAUGA, DENNISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/06/2025
Questions
When was Monterey Palms Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Monterey Palms Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 40 health citations since March 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Monterey Palms Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Monterey Palms Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Monterey Palms Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.