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The Fountains At The Carlotta
41-505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
For Pricing & Availability
(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(760) 600-5904Pricing Details
In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Oct. 16, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Pricing Information
Assisted Living Studios: $3,895 per month
Respite Stay: $250 per night
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Exclusive Interview Insights
Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Oct. 16, 2023. Here's what we learned:
Welcome to Carlotta Senior Living Community
At Carlotta, we offer a blend of assisted living and independent living options to cater to the diverse needs of our residents. Our community is designed to provide support and attention with day-to-day tasks, allowing residents to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle filled with daily activities and opportunities to forge new friendships.
Our Dedicated Staff
Our team comprises compassionate and professional staff members, including two Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) on-site, trained medication technicians, and wellness caregivers. They are committed to providing personalized care and support to each resident.
Transportation Services
We understand the importance of mobility and independence. Carlotta offers transportation services within a seven-mile radius of the community, ensuring residents can easily access local amenities and appointments.
Pet-Friendly Environment
We believe that pets are part of the family. That's why Carlotta is a pet-friendly community, welcoming both cats and dogs to live alongside their owners.
Family Communication
Keeping families connected is a priority for us. We communicate with residents' families through their preferred method, be it calling, texting, or email, ensuring they are always in the loop and part of the Carlotta family.
Waitlist Information
While we currently have a waitlist for our one-bedroom apartments in assisted living, other accommodations are available without a wait. We encourage prospective residents to inquire about current availability.
Dining Experience
Our dining services offer a restaurant-style experience, with a variety of meal options prepared by our skilled culinary team. We strive to create a dining atmosphere that is both social and satisfying.
Respite Care
Understanding the need for flexibility, Carlotta provides respite care services for those seeking short-term stays. This option allows individuals to experience our community and the care we offer.
Complaint Resolution
We value feedback and have an open-door policy for addressing concerns. Residents can easily approach any of the directors on staff or directly speak with the executive director to file a complaint or discuss any issues.
Moving Resources
Transitioning to a senior living community can be a significant change. Carlotta offers resources to assist new residents, whether they need help moving their belongings or require referrals to local doctors and physicians.
Safety and Security
Our gated community prioritizes the safety and security of our residents. We have security personnel on duty from 10 PM to 6 AM, surveillance cameras throughout the property, and timed locking of side doors to ensure a secure environment while maintaining 24-hour accessibility.
Leadership and Contact
Our community is led by dedicated professionals, including our Marketing Director, Mariah, who is available to answer any further questions and provide additional information to ensure a smooth transition for new residents.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews mention understaffing issues, particularly in the Assisted Living Department, with reports of high resident-to-staff ratios both during the day and at night.
- There are complaints about the quality of care, including instances where urgent medical needs were allegedly not addressed promptly.
- Some reviews highlight poor facility management, including claims of skilled nursing fraud and neglectful treatment of residents.
- On a positive note, many reviews praise the community, mentioning friendly staff, clean facilities, and a variety of activities and amenities available to residents.
- Several reviewers express satisfaction with the care provided to their family members, noting improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being after moving to the facility.
- There are mentions of the community's efforts to maintain a welcoming and compassionate environment, even during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Some residents and family members have shared personal stories of positive experiences, including the care received in skilled nursing and the overall community atmosphere.
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Health
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Community Amenities
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Transportation
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 27, 1986
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 59
Total current residents: 29
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 6
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-21 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-21 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-16 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-23 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-26 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-07-19 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Indian Wells which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 5,289 (very small town).
- The average income is $88,735, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 89
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 70.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 52 days of rain and 312 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.04 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 49.0, Moderate Days 110.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 57.0, Unhealthy Days 20.0, Very Unhealthy Days 2.0, Hazardous Days 5.0
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Supermarkets
Ralphs
1.2 miles awayAlbertsons
1.9 miles awayBristol Markets
2.6 miles awayTrader Joe's
3.2 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
3.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Cal State University San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus (CSUSB-PDC)
2.2 miles awayRancho Mirage - Eisenhower Medical Center
3.7 miles awayE Palm Canyon at Sungate
6.7 miles awayPalm Cyn at Date Palm
6.8 miles awayIndio - JFK Medical Center
6.9 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
4.4 miles awayUnion Bank
6.8 miles awayU.S. Bank
7.1 miles awayChase
7.4 miles awayWells Fargo
9.8 miles awayHospitals
Eisenhower Medical Center
3.6 miles awayJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
6.7 miles awayRiverside County Psychiatric Health Facility
7.8 miles awayDesert Regional Medical Center
12.9 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
1.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayEmmanuel Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayWalgreens
3.1 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
4.3 miles awayDentists
Indian Wells Dental
1.9 miles awaySunshine Dental Group
10.1 miles awaySooho Joe DDS Inc.
10.7 miles awayMecca Dental Clinic
19.8 miles awayParks
Hovley Soccer Park
1.0 miles awayMagnesia Falls City Park
1.5 miles awayFreedom Park
2.0 miles awayCivic Center Park
2.0 miles awayWhitehawk Park
2.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Westfield Palm Desert
3.1 miles awayMonterey Shore Shopping Center
4.7 miles awayIndio Grand Marketplace
6.9 miles awayOasis Plaza
9.1 miles awayGene Autry Plaza
9.3 miles awayCulture
Performing Arts Center
1.1 miles awayTheatre
2.5 miles awayPollock Theatre
2.6 miles awayArt
2.6 miles awayWalter N. Marks Center for the Arts
2.6 miles awayRestaurants
Cork Tree
1.1 miles awayCity Wok
1.1 miles awayTuscany
1.1 miles awayLake View
1.1 miles awayMortons Steak House
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