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HomeArizonaDesert Haven Care Center

Desert Haven Care Center

2645 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 850166029568000WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(38 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
115
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
3 fine(s) totaling $100,018

How Desert Haven Care 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
1/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Below state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations 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 Haven Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona with 115 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
81.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 4, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
73.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 17, 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: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 17, 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: Apr 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 17, 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: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$100,018
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 23, 2024
$8,018
FineApr 15, 2026
$23,000
FineDec 17, 2025
$69,000

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

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SRCV HAVEN, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 20, 2002
SRCV, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 16, 2002
NEVINS, HARVEY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2002
HUNT, JAYSONW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 30, 2015
NEVINS, HARVEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 20, 2002
NEVINS, HARVEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 20, 2002
SRCV HAVEN, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 20, 2002
NEVINS, HARVEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 20, 2002

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Desert Haven Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Desert Haven Care Center
Phoenix, AZCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $100,018
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ2.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Maryland Gardens Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ4.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ4.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
The Terraces of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ4.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Desert Haven Care Center
Phoenix, AZ · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$100,018
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ
3,696 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
2.3 mi2/51/51/5None recorded
Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ
2.4 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Maryland Gardens Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
4.5 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Haven of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
4.7 mi3/52/53/5$8,278
The Terraces of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
4.9 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Haven Care Center?▾
Desert Haven Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Desert Haven Care 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 Haven Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Desert Haven Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Haven Care Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $100,018.
What are the staffing levels at Desert Haven Care Center?▾
Desert Haven Care Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Desert Haven Care Center have?▾
Desert Haven Care Center has 115 certified beds with an average of 81.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Haven Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 6 in Phoenix. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Desert Haven Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Desert Haven Care Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.