Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Feb 6, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper disposal of garbage when three dumpsters' lids were not closed, and the surrounding area was littered with trash. This failure had the potential to attract pests and rodents which could lead to contamination and food borne illness among residents. Findings: On February 3, 2025, at 9:40 a.m., during an observation of the dumpster storage outside the facility, three out of three dumpster lids were not closed, and trash was scattered around the dumpsters. On February 3, 2025, at 10:50 a.m., during a concurrent observation and interview with the Dietary Supervisor (DS) regarding the three dumpsters, the DS stated, the lids were open and trash was surrounding the area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 8, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was labeled, dated, and stored properly for 75 of 77 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility further failed to ensure all food transported from the kitchen to residents' rooms was covered the entire time for residents who resided on two (200 Hall and 300 Hall) of 3 halls in the facility. Findings included: 1. Review of facility a policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised in July 2014, revealed Policy Statement Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices. Per the policy, 6. Food in designated dry storage areas shall be kept off the floor and clear of sprinkler heads, sewage/waste disposal pipes and vents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658May 21, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to meet professional standards when two of two toured medication rooms had expired COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019, contagious infection responsible for the death of over one million people in the United States) test kits. This failure had the potential for inaccurate test results which could cause missed COVID-19 infections and possible infection spread in the facility.Findings: 1. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 2:29 p.m. with Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), the Medication room [ROOM NUMBER] tour was conducted. There was one opened box of COVID-19 test kits in the room. LVN 2 stated the test kit expired on [DATE], and she would remove it from the room. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761May 21, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper labeling and storage of medications according to the facility policy and procedures (P&P) and manufacturer's specifications when:1. Inhaled medications were not labeled with an open date in two of four reviewed medication carts (Medication Carts 1 and 2), and2. One inhaled medication was not stored inside the foil pouch as required by the manufacturer in one of four reviewed medication carts (Medication Cart 2).These deficient practices had the potential to expose residents to deteriorated or ineffective medications, which could lead to the use of unsafe and ineffective medications for the residents.Findings: 1a. During a concurrent observation and interview on [DATE], at 10:49 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804May 21, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was served at a palatable temperature consistent with resident preferences for five of 91 sampled residents (Residents 19, 27, 68, 75, and 79)This failure had the potential to diminish resident satisfaction with meals and adversely affect residents' enjoyment of dining and food intake. Findings:On May 18, 2026, at 11:12 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 27. Resident 27 stated, hot foods were sometimes cold and cold foods were not cold as should be.On May 19, 2026, at 9:11 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 19. Resident 19 stated that hot food was cold during every meal. On May 19, 2026, at 11:10 a.m., an interview was conducted with Resident 68. […]