The Fountains At The Carlotta

Category: Nursing Home

41-505 Carlotta Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Medicare, Medicaid

Capacity: 59 beds

CMS Rating:

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The Fountains At The Carlotta Description

Located in a pristine desert foothills setting, The Fountains at The Carlotta in Palm Desert, CA is an extraordinary retirement community with beautifully landscaped grounds that complement the stunning desert and mountain vistas. Our gated entry and secluded location provide the utmost in privacy while keeping you close to the best the area has to offer. Attend a polo match at El Dorado Field. Shop to your heart's content on El Paseo Drive, then take in a Broadway show at McCallum Theater. Hike through desert splendor at Joshua Tree National Monument. Improve your swing at one of 150 nearby golf courses. Whatever you delight in, The Fountains makes it possible.

The Fountains at The Carlotta offers services and amenities to bring out the personal best in everyone, and to allow residents the freedom and independence to choose whatever they wish to do or to be. Services are expertly performed by dedicated, well-trained professionals and are tailored to meet the residents' needs and desires.

Housing Type:

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite/Short Term, Skilled Nursing

Payment Options:

Long-Term Care Insurance, Private Pay, Veterans Benefits

Minimum Monthly Rate:

$1,626

The Fountains At The Carlotta Details

Services

Beauty/Barber Shop
Housekeeping
Maintenance Service
Postal Services
Scheduled Transportation
Wellness Program

Amenities

Arts & Crafts Center
Bistro
Cable Included
Chapel
Country Store
Elegant Dining Room
Exercise Room
Fitness Center
Gated Community
Lawn/Garden Area
Library
Lounge
Putting Green
Restaurant-style Dining
Swimming Pool
Theater
TV Room
Washer/Dryer

Activities

Lectures & Discussions
Planned Leisure & Social Events
Recreational Activities

CMS Inspection Results for The Fountains At The Carlotta

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

04/17/2008 Fire Safety Survey for The Fountains At The Carlotta

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly protected cooking facilities.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/11/2008 Health Survey for The Fountains At The Carlotta

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Tell the resident completely about his or her health status.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

04/06/2007 Health Survey for The Fountains At The Carlotta

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep clinical information safe, so that it will not be lost, destroyed or used by the wrong person.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Get rid of garbage properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/23/2006 Fire Safety Survey for The Fountains At The Carlotta

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Building Contruction
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
approved construction type or materials.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
an approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

02/10/2006 Health Survey for The Fountains At The Carlotta

Administration
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents are well nourished.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Tell the resident completely about his or her health status.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm