Nursing homeFAID #1145
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
99
CMS facility ID
056328
Care type
Nursing home
County
Riverside
Facility name
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
Street address
2990 EAST RAMON ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone
(760) 323-2638
Website
About this facility — Premier Care Center for Palm Springs
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Palm Springs, California. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Palm Springs 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 Premier Care Center for Palm Springs 87 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $66,463 in fines. 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
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2006
Ensign Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Jenkins, Charlie
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Keetch, Chad
Officer — since 2014
Palm Valley Health Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Port, Barry
Officer — since 2012
Presser, Eric
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, Lp
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
The Ensign Group Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Twomagnets Llc
Operational control — since 2001
Willits, Adam
Director — since 2022
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1973-12-26
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
27 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$66,463 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-10
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$489 per day (≈ $14,870/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
53% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 30% private/other
Occupancy
84% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
5% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
99
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 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-10Health inspection20 citations
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 2026-03-31
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0656
E · 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 2026-03-31
F-0684
K · Immediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0712
D · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-03-31
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 2026-03-31
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0790
E · No harm found
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0800
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0812
F · 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 2026-03-31
F-0865
E · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-03-31
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-03-31
2026-02-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-16
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-16
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-02-16
19 earlier / fire-safety inspections (64 citations)
2026-02-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-16
2025-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-08-22
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-06-05Health 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 2025-06-11
2025-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0727
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-02-12
2024-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
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 2024-12-31
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-31
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 2024-12-31
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-12-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-27
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-27
2024-11-18Health inspection12 citations
F-0554
E · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-11-24
F-0584
D · No harm found
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 2024-12-04
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-04
F-0761
D · 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 2024-12-09
F-0800
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-12-06
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 2024-12-09
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-09
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-12-05
2024-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-05
2024-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0849
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-03-20
2024-02-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0624
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-02-20
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-20
2023-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-12
F-0825
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-12-12
2023-10-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0551
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2023-11-01
2023-09-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-10
2023-01-12Health inspection9 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-02-03
F-0761
D · 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 2023-02-03
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2023-02-06
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 2023-02-06
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 2023-02-06
2026-03-10Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0015
C · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-01-12Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
K-0353
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0918
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-02-06
2024-11-18Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-11-26
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-02
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-19
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-25
2023-01-12Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-02-03
E-0039
D · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-02-03
E-0041
E · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-03
Federal penalties
2026-03-10Fine$66,463
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 056328.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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