The Best Nursing Homes in
Palm Desert, CA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Palm Desert ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
3
Total Beds
336
Avg Star Rating
3.0
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Palm Desert, CA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Palm Desert, CA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Palm Desert, CA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Palm Desert, CA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Palm Desert, CA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
No sponsored results · Ranked by federal data only
Monterey Palms Health Care Center
Desert Springs Post Acute
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta
Common Questions about
Care in Palm Desert
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Palm Desert?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Monterey Palms Health Care Center is the top-ranked facility in Palm Desert, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Palm Desert facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 3 reviewed facilities in Palm Desert carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.