The Legacy Rehab & Care Center
Scout 87Bullhead City, AZ · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Bullhead City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,750–$10,790/mo
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Desert Highlands Care Center
1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401 · Mohave County
Get physical, occupational & speech therapies from our skilled nursing staff for long or short term stays at Desert Highlands Care Center in Kingman, AZ.
65
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 64% 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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kingman
Desert Highlands Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Kingman, AZ, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 76 residents per day. It operates as part of the Circle B Enterprises network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.97 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.97 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Kingman, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 76
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Circle B Enterprises
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 035169
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 | $6,750–$10,790/mo (median $8,460) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake Havasu City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.97
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.53
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-31Severity 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.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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, compar…
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-14Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Desert Highlands Care Center
How much does Desert Highlands Care Center cost?
Desert Highlands Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Kingman, AZ area typically runs $6,750–$10,790 per month (median $8,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Desert Highlands Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Desert Highlands Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Desert Highlands Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Desert Highlands Care Center?
Desert Highlands Care Center has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Desert Highlands Care Center have availability?
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Desert Highlands Care Center offer?
Desert Highlands Care Center in Kingman, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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