Desert Springs Post Acute
Nursing home in Palm Desert, CA
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
For the Desert Springs Post Acute hiring team
13 nurses on Nursing Mastery want to work in California.
- Long-term care1 role · 0 who fit
- Post-Acute Care1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
You would step into Desert Springs Post Acute on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert as part of a PACS skilled-nursing and post-acute team that covers short-term rehab and long-term care.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
Part-time RN Supervisor pay lands at $48–$52 an hour depending on experience, with our posting at $52.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-29The work is skilled nursing and post-acute care—short-term rehab after surgery or falls plus long-term care.
For experienced nursesYou would be on Country Club Drive in Palm Desert, with a facility that families describe as having caring staff, good meals, and a kept patio.
If you are moving hereSources
Nursing here
- Scheduling
RN Supervisor role listed as part-time
Desert Springs Post Acute · employer research
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As of 2026- Charge opportunities
RN Supervisor leads/mentors nursing team and oversees daily clinical operations
Desert Springs Post Acute · employer research
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As of 2026
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$48.00/hr
RN Supervisor part-time, depending on experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Supervisor part-time upper range, depending on experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$34.00/hr
COTA full-time or part-time, DOE
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
COTA full-time or part-time upper range, DOE
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Long term care1 open
- Post acute care1 open
Skilled Nursing / Post-Acute
Facility provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care; total nurse HPRD about 4.13-4.23 with low RN hours (~0.25-0.26).
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: allnurses.comSource 2: everyplace.careSource 3: desertsprings-pa.comRehabilitation / Therapy
COTA role implements OT plans for ADLs, strength, balance, coordination under OT supervision in collaborative rehab team.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: builtin.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- staff kindness and availability
- Family visitors describe pleasant, caring staff, nurses at stations, good meals, and well-kept grounds including patio.
Sources
As of 2026Source: desertsprings-pa.com- rehab recovery support
- Reviewers note round-the-clock care and rehab help after surgery or falls for elderly residents.
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As of 2026Source: desertsprings-pa.com
The hard parts
CMS rates the building 1 star overall (health inspection 1, staffing 2), with roughly 47 health deficiencies on record, staff turnover near 45–50%, and RN hours only about 0.25–0.26 per resident day.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert sits in the Coachella Valley, offering nurses a relaxed desert lifestyle with abundant sunshine, golf courses, and upscale shopping along El Paseo. It's a resort community popular with retirees and seasonal residents, giving healthcare workers a calm, scenic backdrop between shifts.
Browse roles in Palm Desert- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,778/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,513/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Long term care (1) and post acute care (1).
How do I apply?
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Current openings at Desert Springs Post Acute
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Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/desert-springs-post-acute-r13414
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- builtin.com/job/cota-desert-springs/10153776
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- desertsprings-pa.com
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- everyplace.care/facility/desert-springs-post-acute-palm-desert-ca-nf-555339
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
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