Desert Springs Community operates as a residential care home that can address a broad range of medical needs. The staff is trained to manage wandering, behavioral issues—including aggression or nighttime wakefulness—and advanced dementia conditions. Nurses monitor and treat wounds, administer oxygen, and support specialized diets. Diabetic residents who use oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale protocols are accepted, and the community also admits adults under 60 years old when the clinical profile matches its licensure. Psychiatric diagnoses are accepted and overseen in coordination with nursing staff, helping residents remain in the setting even as medical needs intensify.
Clinical staffing and safety systems are organized around continuous coverage. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on-site, with a nurse on call 24 hours a day. All employees undergo background checks, and staff members remain on-site around the clock. Night-shift personnel stay awake, rear areas are fenced, exterior doors are alarmed, and personal emergency response systems link residents directly to staff. Caregivers provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they are trained to execute transfers ranging from standby help to two-person and Hoyer-lift moves for bed-bound residents or those who rely on walkers or wheelchairs.
Private and semi-private rooms come furnished, and residents may add personal décor or request painting for a preferred color scheme, though not every room offers every feature. Cable television is available in select rooms. The community maintains a straightforward fee structure: basic room and board include furniture, utilities, and routine housekeeping, with upgrades priced separately when families choose them.
Meals follow a set menu with the option to order alternative selections at each sitting. Therapeutic diets for diabetes, cardiac health, or texture modification are prepared under nursing oversight. Snacks are stocked and accessible throughout the day, and staff are available to provide full assistance during meals for residents who cannot eat independently.
Residents have access to on-site religious services, internet connectivity, and parking for personal vehicles. The property is wheelchair accessible throughout, and smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and community outings, and arrangements can be made for additional rides when necessary.