2645 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 · Maricopa County
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Reported average: 81.5 residents per day across 115 certified beds (71% occupancy).
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A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Desert Haven Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Phoenix, AZ, with 115 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $75,868 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Local market estimate |
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Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Fine | $23,000 |
| 2025-12-17 | Fine | $44,850 |
| 2024-08-23 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Prepare questions for your tourDesert Haven Care 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.
Medicare (CMS) rates Desert Haven Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Desert Haven Care Center has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 81.5 residents per day across 115 certified beds (71% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Desert Haven Care Center in Phoenix, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 115 beds.
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Haven record updated 2026-08-24. We show imported source information. This date does not establish when a license was last checked.
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