Establishment profile
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER
44610 MONTEREY AVENUE, PALM DESERT, CA, 92260
Operated by MARINER HEALTH CARE · 1 of 25 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Summary
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER has accumulated 2 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 10 years of recorded history, with $3,150 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 45th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 641 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER appears in OSHA workplace safety and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 2 citations in this view · $3,150 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
| 3272(C) | 1 | 1 | $150 | Nov 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Below average violations in NAICS 6231 within CA. Peer group: 641 employers. This establishment has 2 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 555403 · Chain: MARINER HEALTH CARE
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 32 citations across 13 surveys · 11 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0550 | D | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2025 | 0755 | E | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2025 | 0842 | E | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0802 | E | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0803 | E | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0804 | E | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0677 | D | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0761 | D | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0806 | D | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0814 | D | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jan 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0558 | D | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Apr 2024 | 0558 | D | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2024 | 0814 | D | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0600 | D | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2023 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Sep 2023 | 0584 | E | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| May 2023 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| May 2023 | 0686 | D | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2023 | 0761 | E | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Mar 2023 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Mar 2023 | 0690 | D | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Mar 2023 | 0812 | D | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0684 | E | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0711 | E | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0685 | D | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0693 | D | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0755 | D | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Sep 2019 | 0757 | D | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-16 | Accident | 2 | — | $3,150 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER is one of 25 establishments rolled up under the parent organization MARINER HEALTH CARE.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of MARINER HEALTH CARE across all 25 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- IMPERIAL CARE CENTERSTUDIO CITY — 3 federal enforcement records
- GRAND PARK CONVALESCENT HOSPITALLOS ANGELES — 3 federal enforcement records
- ANAHEIM TERRACE CARE CENTERANAHEIM — 3 federal enforcement records
- EMANATE HEALTH / QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITALWEST COVINA — 3 federal enforcement records
- RIO HONDO SUBACUTE AND NURSING CENTER LLCMONTEBELLO — 3 federal enforcement records
- BURLINGTON CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, INC.LOS ANGELES — 2 federal enforcement records
- ST. JOHN OF GOD RETIREMENT AND CARE CENTERLOS ANGELES — 2 federal enforcement records
- PRINCETON MANOR HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLCOAKLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- WINDSOR PALMS CARE CENTER OF ARTESIAARTESIA — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by MARINER HEALTH CARE, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa CruzSANTA CRUZ, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All MARINER HEALTH CARE locationsParent rollup
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)All employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Nursing Care Facilities in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup MARINER HEALTH CARE, which operates 25 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER's OSHA violation history?
- MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 2 violations and $3,150 in total penalties.
- How does MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER's safety record compare to its industry?
- MONTEREY PALMS HEALTH CARE CENTER operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3.