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Desert Cove Nursing Center

1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 · Maricopa County

Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Chandler, AZ.

2.0CMS overall rating(480) 899-0641 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 55% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Chandler

Desert Cove Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chandler, AZ, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 66 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.85 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.85 hrs/resident/day)
•16 deficiencies at last survey
•CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Chandler options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 66
Ownership: For profit - Partnership
Part of a chain: Life Care Centers of America
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 035095

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,410–$11,850/mo (median $9,290)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Phoenix prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.85; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.44; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 48.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 16
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-11-19
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (38 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-15Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-19Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

2025-11-19Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ Gardens / walking paths

Location

1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.9

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Common questions about Desert Cove Nursing Center

How much does Desert Cove Nursing Center cost?

Desert Cove Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chandler, AZ area typically runs $7,410–$11,850 per month (median $9,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Desert Cove Nursing Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Desert Cove Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Desert Cove Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Desert Cove Nursing Center?

Desert Cove Nursing Center has 38 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Desert Cove Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 55% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Desert Cove Nursing Center offer?

Desert Cove Nursing Center in Chandler, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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