Facility profile · CCN 555742
Desert Mountain Care Center
39 federal citations on record .
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202639
Total citations
23
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
0
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
39 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| Jun 4, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 22, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 22, 2025 | F741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 22, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 1, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 23, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Nov 5, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 30, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 30, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Complaint |
| Jun 4, 2024 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 14, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 29, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 3, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2021 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
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