Desert Cove Nursing Center
1750 WEST FRYE ROAD, CHANDLER, AZ 85224 · CCN 035095
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 65.6
- Phone
- 4808990641
Inspection history vs Arizona & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Arizona avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-02-09 | 17 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +9.3 worse |
| 2 | 2022-11-03 | 8 | 7.2 | 9.8 | +0.8 worse |
| 3 | 2021-06-10 | 14 | 8.6 | 9.3 | +5.4 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.78 | 47.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.48 | 54.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.88 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (39)1 actual harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-18 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-18 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-18 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-19 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-07-22 · Health · corrected 2025-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-01-03 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-09 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-07-28 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-07-28 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-07-28 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-08-05
Actual harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1991-12-31 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1991-12-31 |
| LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1991-12-31 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 1988-09-08 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1988-10-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-02-03 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| BESTIC, SANDRA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-09-29 |
Other facilities in CHANDLER
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ARCHSTONE CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| RIVER PARK POST ACUTE | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| SANTE OF CHANDLER | ★★★★★ | 70 |
| CHANDLER POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.