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Havasu Nursing Center

3576 Kearsage Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 · Mohave County

3.0CMS overall rating(928) 453-1500 Visit website ↗

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 39% 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

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lake Havasu City

Havasu Nursing Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lake Havasu City, AZ, with 118 certified beds and an average of about 46 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, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

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

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.24 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Lake Havasu City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 118
Avg. residents/day: 46
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Circle B Enterprises
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 035100

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

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Staffing & care

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

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.24; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.70; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 54.8%; 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): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-10
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-04Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-04-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2024-02-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2024-02-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2024-02-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

Location

3576 Kearsage Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Havasu Nursing Center

How much does Havasu Nursing Center cost?

Havasu Nursing Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lake Havasu City, 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 Havasu Nursing Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Havasu Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Havasu Nursing Center?

Staff provide about 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Havasu Nursing Center?

Havasu Nursing Center has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Havasu Nursing Center have availability?

Typically 39% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Havasu Nursing Center offer?

Havasu Nursing Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 118 beds.

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