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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) 899-0641Visit website ↗
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Reported historical occupancy57% reported occupancy

Reported average: 68.7 residents per day across 120 certified beds (57% occupancy).

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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.

Our evaluation

A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.

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 69 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 3.81 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50%, 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

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Topics noted in the summary

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.81 hrs/resident/day)
  • 16 deficiencies at last survey
  • CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
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At a glance

Certified beds
120
Avg. residents/day
69
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 careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing
$7,410–$11,850/mo (modeled range)

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.

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.81
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.69
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
50%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.

⚠️ 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
0 reported
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-11-19
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

Requirements cited by inspectors

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.

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Showing 8 of 8 citation entries on this page.

2026-06-29F0600Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2026-04-15F0842Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident 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.

2025-12-18F0658Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-12-18F0689Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-12-18F0880Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-19F0880Severity E — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-19F0578Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident 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.

2025-11-19F0600Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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 and details to confirm

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

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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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Family reviews

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Common questions about Desert Cove Nursing Center

How much does Desert Cove Nursing Center cost?

Desert Cove Nursing Center has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $7,410–$11,850 per month (modeled range). 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. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.

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 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50% (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 35 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?

Reported average: 68.7 residents per day across 120 certified beds (57% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.

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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