The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
41505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Follow this homeThe Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta 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 rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since February 3, 202323 (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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on January 28, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
Health inspection on December 15, 2025
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 January 5, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
Health inspection on August 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 6, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
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 27, 2025.
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 27, 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 June 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2025.
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 16, 2025.
Health inspection on May 15, 2025
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 June 6, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on June 27, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
256 of 1,165 California homes (22%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was THE SPRINGS AT THE CARLOTTA.
Health inspection on June 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 June 21, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
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 June 21, 2024.
Health inspection on May 2, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 23, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
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 May 23, 2024.
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 May 23, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 May 23, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024
9 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 May 24, 2024.
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 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
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 May 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 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 May 24, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
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 May 24, 2024.
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 24, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 19, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
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 February 1, 2024.
Health inspection on February 3, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2023.
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 March 2, 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 March 2, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on February 3, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
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 February 21, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (760) 610-0295
- Last standard health inspection
- June 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 42.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Apdc, LLC
- Chain
- Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (23 vs 50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- APDC, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/16/2023
- BRADSHAW, PETERIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- ELSNER, ERICIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- KIRKWOOD, JAREDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- ORGILL, CRAIGIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
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- PARTI, RAJESHIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- PARTI, SHRUTYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- PAXMAN, MARCUSIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- APDC, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- CASLMON, TIMOTHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- GARIBAY, MERCEDESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/29/2024
- GUERRA, MONICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- THAKUR, CHAHATOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
- THOMPSON, STEPHENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2023
Questions
When was The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta last inspected?
CMS lists June 6, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since February 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.