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Monterey Palms Health Care Center

44610 MONTEREY AVENUE, PALM DESERT, CA, 92260

(760) 776-7700

99 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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44610 Monterey Avenue

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

555403

Care type

Nursing home

County

Riverside

Facility name

Monterey Palms Health Care Center

Street address

44610 MONTEREY AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Phone

(760) 776-7700

About this facility — Monterey Palms Health Care Center

Monterey Palms Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Palm Desert, California. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 47 senior care facilities in Palm Desert and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Monterey Palms Health Care Center 69 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 17 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Mariner Health Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Gc Holding Company 2 Llc

Direct owner · Partner — 99% stake — since 2015

Black, John

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Grancare Llc

Indirect owner — since 2010

Grunstein, Emily

Indirect owner — since 2019

Mariner Health Care, Inc.

Indirect owner — since 2010

Mhc Holding Company

Indirect owner — since 2010

Mhc West Holding Company

Indirect owner — since 2010

Monterey Palms Holding Company Gp Llc

Partner — since 2014

National Senior Care, Inc.

Indirect owner — since 2010

Olivera, Claudia

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Presser, Eric

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Sarcauga, Dennis

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1989-12-08

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

17 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-05-14

Nurse staffing

4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$555 per day (≈ $16,870/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

58% Medicaid · 25% Medicare · 18% private/other

Occupancy

90% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 17 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0800

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2026-07-10

2026-05-14Health inspection15 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0802

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0805

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0806

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0808

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2026-06-05

F-0908

E · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2026-06-05

14 earlier / fire-safety inspections (53 citations)

2026-01-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-02-28

2025-06-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0755

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-06-25

F-0842

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-25

2025-01-31Health inspection10 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0802

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-02-28

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-07-17

2024-04-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-03

2024-03-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-04-08

2023-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-01-27

2023-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-11

2023-09-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-09-20

2023-03-06Health inspection4 citations

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-04-06

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-04-06

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-04-06

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-06

2026-05-14Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-06-05

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-06-05

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-06-04

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-06-04

2025-01-31Fire-safety inspection11 citations

E-0037

C · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E-0039

C · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-03-21

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-21

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-14

K-0346

C · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0352

F · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0354

C · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0912

C · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-03-24

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-24

2024-05-30Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

K-0324

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-02

K-0355

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-06-02

2023-03-06Fire-safety inspection11 citations

E-0025

C · No harm found

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E-0031

C · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E-0039

D · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-10

E-0041

C · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0100

E · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0354

C · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-10

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-10

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555403.

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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