Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, widespreadF812Feb 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a sanitary manner, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, as evidenced by: 1. Rodent droppings and evidence of nesting (collection of clutter, trash, and debris) was found in the cooking line area of the kitchen, as well as an accumulation of grease and black grime and food, this had the potential to transmit disease to patients by contaminating food and food contact surfaces. In addition, a convection oven (oven that has fans to circulate air around food), a steamer, three ovens, one fryer and a broiler had an accumulation of grease and food grime build-up. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food preparation and storage practices in the kitchen when: 1. One bag containing a yellow and orange colored liquid was stored in the walk-in refrigerator unlabeled and undated. 2. One package of small, round and brown dessert item was stored in the portable walk-in freezer unlabeled and undated. 3. One sandwich was stored in the resident's refrigerator inside the nourishment room unlabeled, undated, and readily available for use. These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illness (stomach illness acquired from ingesting contaminated food) in a medically vulnerable population of 23 residents who receive food in the facility. Findings: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Aug 21, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper disposal of garbage when multiple debris items were found on the ground outside of the designated container and not stored in the appropriate container. This failure had the potential to attract pests and cause infection control issues.Findings:On August 18, 2025, at 11:05 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with the Dietary Services Supervisor (DSS), in front of the dumpster storage area, multiple debris items including, wood scraps, pallets, and cardboard were observed on the ground and surrounding area. The DSS stated there should not be any debris, wood scraps, pallets, or carboard on the ground and around the dumpster compactor machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Feb 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the lunch menu served on February 27, 2024, met the nutritional need of 15 out of 16 residents in accordance with established national guidelines. This failure had the potential for residents not to receive the caloric intake needed, when the established menu was not followed, which could result in poor nutrition and further compromise the residents' medical status. Findings: An observation and concurrent interview were conducted on February 26, 2024, at 12:20 p.m., with Resident 227. Resident 227 stated, he should receive double-portions, and only received one scoop of potatoes today. Resident 227 stated, sometimes the facility messed up the order and he had to wait 45 minutes for the missing food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Feb 29, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to keep the facility free of pests and rodents when: 1. There were rodent droppings and evidence of nesting found in the cooking line; 2. There was not a set schedule for the pest control company to service the kitchen; and 3. Recommendations made by the pest control company were never implemented. These failures created an environment attracting rodents and the potential contamination of food and kitchen equipment used to supply meals to 15 out of 16 vulnerable residents, who are put at risk for food-borne illness (caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, and toxins). […]