Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 555417
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
PALM SPRINGS, California · Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 32
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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 2 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $14,043.00 · Payment denials: 1. The most recent penalty on file: February 29, 2024, Fine, $14,043. Every penalty on file ↓
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Finances, as filed
No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DITORO, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/13/2025 |
| GULLE, APOLLO LESTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2025 |
| SMITH, SHARILEE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| BURKETT, JOSHUA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2024 |
| DITORO, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/06/2025 |
| MACK, KRISTINA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2008 |
| PAGANO, ANGELO | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| TENET CALIFORNIA INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/05/2009 |
| HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/14/2014 |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/05/2009 |
| DITORO, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/06/2025 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (enrollment ID O20070606000374).
CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TENET CALIFORNIA INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100 | 10/5/2009 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Not stated in the filing | 10/14/2014 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Not stated in the filing | 10/5/2009 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| APOLLO LESTER A GULLE | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 10/15/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MICHAEL J DITORO | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 10/13/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SHARILEE SMITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 0 | 3/1/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ANGELO P PAGANO | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 0 | 7/1/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JOSHUA BURKETT | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 0 | 10/20/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| KRISTINA A MACK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 7/24/2008 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MICHAEL J DITORO | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 4/6/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| TENET CALIFORNIA INC | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100 | 10/5/2009 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Not stated in the filing | 10/14/2014 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Not stated in the filing | 10/5/2009 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| MICHAEL J DITORO | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 4/6/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
Changes in ownership
- February 1, 2026: MICHELE FINNEY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHELE FINNEY no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: SAUMYA SUTARIA no longer appears as OTHER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: DIANA STRUPP no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: JOSHUA BURKETT (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 20, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: TENET CALIFORNIA INC (DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 5, 2009. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. (INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 14, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 13, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since April 6, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since April 6, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 5, 2009. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: APOLLO LESTER A GULLE (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 15, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: ANGELO P PAGANO (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since July 1, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: SHARILEE SMITH (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since March 1, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- May 1, 2024: OWEN MORRIS no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-05-01.csv
Recent changes on this record
- February 1, 2026: MICHELE FINNEY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHELE FINNEY no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: SAUMYA SUTARIA no longer appears as OTHER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: DIANA STRUPP no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: JOSHUA BURKETT (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 20, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: TENET CALIFORNIA INC (DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 5, 2009. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: HEALTH SERVICES NETWORK HOSPITALS, INC. (INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 14, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 13, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since April 6, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: MICHAEL J DITORO (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since April 6, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 5, 2009. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- February 1, 2026: APOLLO LESTER A GULLE (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on February 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 15, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: ANGELO P PAGANO (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since July 1, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: SHARILEE SMITH (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since March 1, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- May 1, 2024: OWEN MORRIS no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-05-01.csv
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 11, 2026 | June 11, 2026 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | August 21, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | 9 | 6 |
| 3 | February 29, 2024 | February 29, 2024 | 9 | 10 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Deficiencies cited
22 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Health | F 0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Health | F 0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Health | F 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 30, 2026 |
| June 11, 2026 | Health | F 0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 30, 2026 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | September 12, 2025 |
| January 14, 2025 | Health | F 0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | February 3, 2025 |
| August 1, 2024 | Health | F 0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 26, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 19, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0801 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 11, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 22, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | April 12, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 22, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0908 | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 24, 2024 |
| February 29, 2024 | Health | F 0925 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | April 12, 2024 |
| January 3, 2024 | Health | F 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | January 24, 2024 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Penalties
| Penalty date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial began | Payment denial, days | Fine ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $14,043 | 130383 | ||
| February 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | March 29, 2024 | 14 |
From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership Type | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal Business Name | DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 1990-03-28 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | Y |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Riverside |
| Telephone Number | 7603236511 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 32 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 18.8 |
| Overall Rating | 5 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 4 |
| QM Rating | 4 |
| Short-Stay QM Rating | 4 |
| Processing Date | 2026-09-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
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