Barstow, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Barstow's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,680–$16,050/mo
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Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, CA 92201 · Riverside County
At Desert Springs Healthcare and Wellness Centre, our goal is to create a peaceful and compassionate environment while meeting all our patients’ nursing, physical therapy, and medical social service needs. Located in beautiful Indio, California, we take full advantage of our location to enhance the well-being of those…
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (58 of 68 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Indio
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Indio, CA, with 68 certified beds and an average of about 58 residents per day. It operates as part of the Citrus Wellness Centre network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $66,151 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$66,151 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Indio, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 68
- Avg. residents/day
- 58
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Citrus Wellness Centre
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555084
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,680–$16,050/mo (median $12,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Riverside prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- 1 ($66,151)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (48 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-18Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-09-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-07-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $66,151 |
| 2023-09-13 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
82262 Valencia Avenue, Indio, CA
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre
How much does Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre cost?
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Indio, CA area typically runs $10,680–$16,050 per month (median $12,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre?
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre has 48 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre have availability?
Typically 85% full (58 of 68 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre offer?
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre in Indio, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 68 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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