Staying active and engaged can have a powerful impact on the healing process. That’s why we strive to create social programs and individualized activities to match the capabilities and needs of each resident. A monthly calendar is posted to keep residents informed of upcoming events such as birthday parties, movies, musical programs, outings, candlelight dinners, ice cream socials, resident councils, religious meetings, games, and more. We also encourage residents to join us for singing exercises, fitness activities, and stretching exercises. We welcome and encourage friends and family to be involved.

Our Social Services team assists residents and their families during transitional periods. They also provide essential information, manage requests and concerns, and help in care and discharge planning for each resident. They can arrange professional services for dental, vision, podiatry, audiology, power of attorney, dementia assessment, psychosocial and psychiatric evaluation, and individual therapy.

We provide laundry service to our residents. If you decide a family member or caregiver is going to take care of the laundry at home, please let the nursing station know your plans. This way, the staff can place a sign on the closet door notifying our housekeeping staff to leave the clothing for family pickup. We request the family provide a hamper for clothes and pick it up twice a week.

All personal clothing is washed in an industrial washing machine at a temperature of 180 degrees. Make sure your loved one’s clothing is appropriate for washing and drying in these hot temperatures. Avoid bringing clothing that requires cold or warm water, special care, or is subject to damage and fading.

Although we do not have a formal policy stating visitation guidelines, we suggest using the common areas of the facility to meet with your loved one. If it is not possible to visit in one of the common areas, we suggest a limit of one to three people in a resident room at one time.

You may reserve a lounge for any special events (birthdays, holidays, meals) with notice.

We encourage children to visit, however, we ask you to alert the charge nurse to anyone visiting the facility under the age of 12.

We would love for your family pet to come visit. Please remember to clean up after them and take the proper safety measures at all times. All pets must be kept on a leash and should have all current vaccinations.

Residents may leave with a physician’s authorization, which can be arranged through the nursing staff. Upon arrival and departure, the resident or responsible party must sign the “out on pass” book, located at the nursing station.

Mail is delivered to residents personally on a daily basis except for weekends and holidays.

Willow Springs Healthcare Center
Attn: ___________________ Room No. _____
74-350 Country Club Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Consider using our Send a Greeting feature on the website. Choose from a variety of ecards and add your personal message. We will print and deliver it for free.

For the safety and welfare of all residents and staff, we are a non-smoking facility. There are designated smoking areas outside the facility.

There is space in the parking lot, including wheelchair access. Please observe all posted city parking signs. Avoid parking in spaces specifically reserved for the handicapped, employees and physicians.

Because many residents are on special diets, always consult with the nursing staff before bringing in food. Any food kept in the resident room must be stored in properly sealed containers.

Yes, we have a beauty and barber shop at our facility. Please inquire at the front desk for services, prices, and times.

All rooms feature a free flat-screen television.

We offer cordless telephones at each nurses’ station for resident use. Of course, residents are welcome to bring in their own cell phone.

WiFi is provided for residents and their guests.

Your rehab director can inform you of the rehabilitation program designed for your loved one.

Residents must have a Medicare card that reads “Hospital Insurance.” They must also be admitted to the facility with a physician order within 30 days of a three-consecutive-night hospital stay. Generally, during the first 20 days of care, Medicare will pay 100%. For days 21-100, a daily co-insurance co-pay is required. Medicare does not cover skilled nursing fees over 100 days.

Upon admission, our Registered Dietitian and/or Food Service Director will interview your loved one regarding special needs and food preferences. Our Food Service personnel prepare all meals. Special care is taken to serve flavorful and appetizing foods. All menus are developed according to prescribed medical diets ordered by physicians.

Should you wish for another food item on a particular day’s menu, please tell the CNA. This information will be passed on to the Food Service Director and they will try their best to accommodate your wishes.

Our Dietitian and Food Service Director also monitor nutritional status using monthly weights, daily intake records, and lab data. The results of these assessments are discussed at care conferences.

Our primary concern is that your loved one feels comfortable here, and that their needs are being met. You should feel secure and at ease with our staff, particularly those providing direct care. If you have any concerns or praise for our staff, please feel free to contact our social services department. They will be able to address any apprehensions you may have regarding any particular staff members.

An ombudsman is a third-party person NOT employed by the facility who visits periodically to monitor activities and advocate for residents. They are not able to tell the facility what to do, but are able to be a voice for a resident with a concern.

We employ a full time Business Office Manager for all financial and billing concerns. If you have any questions, please make an appointment by contacting the front desk/receptionist.

The Admissions Coordinator will guide you through the forms required on admission and review the rules and regulations regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and various insurances.

Our team is highly trained and experienced in caring for high-acuity patients and infectious diseases like COVID-19. Our dedicated infection prevention nurse helps ensure we follow current infection prevention guidelines and best practices. This includes educating all staff about the appropriate use of personal protective equipment such as N95 masks, surgical masks, gloves, and gowns and when to use COVID-19 protocols required by the local department of Public Health and/or the CDC.