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HomeArizonaDesert Cove Nursing Center

Desert Cove Nursing Center

1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 852244808990641WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(194 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

How Desert Cove Nursing Center Compares in Arizona

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.81 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.69 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
AZ average
45.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Arizona median
Private Room
$9,506/mo
Arizona median
Maricopa County 65+
692,770
15.6% of county
County Population
4,430,871
Maricopa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Desert Cove Nursing Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chandler, Arizona with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
68.7
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 3, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (37)

F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 7 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.96 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
75.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (30)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1993
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
JOHNSON, BRANDONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 15, 2025
PINA, JAYELEENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 21, 2026
FRANCO, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 12, 2025
SMITH, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 19, 2025
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
CHANDLER UNITED MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 1988
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 1992
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1993
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 1988
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
JOHNSON, BRANDONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 15, 2025
KANE, RONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 14, 2019
PINA, JAYELEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 21, 2026
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 1993
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 8, 1988
CHANDLER UNITED MEDICAL INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 18, 2025
JOHNSON, BRANDONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 4, 2026
KANE, RONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 4, 2026
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Desert Cove Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Recorded fines: None
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Chandler, AZ · Current facility
—2/51/53/5None recorded
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Chandler, AZ
3,168 ft4/53/54/5None recorded
Sante of Chandler
Chandler, AZ
3,696 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
Archstone Care Center
Chandler, AZ
4,224 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
River Park Post Acute
Chandler, AZ
3.3 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Tempe Post Acute
Tempe, AZ
5.9 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
Friendship Village of Tempe
Tempe, AZ
6.5 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Desert Cove Nursing Center?▾
Desert Cove Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Desert Cove Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arizona is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $9,506/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Desert Cove Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Desert Cove Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Cove Nursing Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Desert Cove Nursing Center?▾
Desert Cove Nursing Center provides 3.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 1.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Desert Cove Nursing Center have?▾
Desert Cove Nursing Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 68.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Cove Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 4 in Chandler. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Desert Cove Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Desert Cove Nursing Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 194 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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