44610 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · Riverside County
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Reported average: 92.1 residents per day across 99 certified beds (93% occupancy).
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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.
A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Monterey Palms Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Palm Desert, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 92 residents per day. It operates as part of the Mariner Health Care network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.35 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,680–$16,050/mo (modeled range) 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. | Local market estimate |
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More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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…
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
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No family reviews are available on Haven for Monterey Palms Health Care Center.
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Prepare questions for your tourMonterey Palms Health Care Center has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $10,680–$16,050 per month (modeled range). 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. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.
Medicare (CMS) rates Monterey Palms Health Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Monterey Palms Health Care Center has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-05-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 92.1 residents per day across 99 certified beds (93% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Monterey Palms Health Care Center in Palm Desert, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
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