Total health inspections
10
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Overview of Desert Cove Nursing Center
Desert Cove Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Chandler. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Desert Cove is trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the centers of Desert Cove services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
52.8%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Occupancy rate
52.8%
Residents per day (avg)
69
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
16 days
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10.8M
Operating loss
-$657.4K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10,796,479.00
Operating loss
$-657,440.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.5M
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Types of Care at Desert Cove Nursing Center
Skilled Nursing
Compare Nursing Homes around Chandler
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Archstone Care Center
-21%
-10%
-6%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Chandler
116
No
29
BEH PROPERTIES INC
68.7%
$8,661,694.00
$4,773,856.00
55.1%
83.40
3.6708
16
-
-21%-10%-6%
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation
+6%
+13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Chandler
120
No
44
JONES, BRETT
82.4%
$13,340,758.00
$8,124,364.00
60.9%
106.40
4.0455
18
-
+6%
0%
+13%
Santé of Chandler – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
+32%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Chandler
70
No
29
SANTANA FALLS LLC
96.1%
$29,933,062.00
$6,671,875.00
22.3%
66.50
-
10
-
-
+32%
Desert Cove Nursing Center
+16%
-16%
-27%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
1750 W Frye Rd
120
No
57
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II
52.8%
$10,706,564.00
$4,675,802.00
43.7%
68.50
3.4320
35
1
+16%-16%-27%
Archstone Care Center
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Chandler
Bed Count:
116
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BEH PROPERTIES INC
CCN:
35130
Occupancy:
68.7%
Home Revenue:
$8,661,694.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,773,856.00
Payroll %:
55.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
83.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6708
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Chandler
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JONES, BRETT
CCN:
35101
Occupancy:
82.4%
Home Revenue:
$13,340,758.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,124,364.00
Payroll %:
60.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
106.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0455
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Santé of Chandler – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Chandler
Bed Count:
70
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SANTANA FALLS LLC
CCN:
35283
Occupancy:
96.1%
Home Revenue:
$29,933,062.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,671,875.00
Payroll %:
22.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
66.50
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
10
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+32%
+32%
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
1750 W Frye Rd
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES II
CCN:
35095
Occupancy:
52.8%
Home Revenue:
$10,706,564.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,675,802.00
Payroll %:
43.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
68.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4320
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%Places of interest near Desert Cove Nursing Center
2.8 miles from city center — 6.25 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Children's at Desert | Mesa, AZ | Dobson Rd.)
Parking lot, 1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
103
Total Staff
99
Employees
4
Contractors
27,037
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 9.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 9.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 9.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
76 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
200 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 0 | 44 | 12,705 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,169 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,313 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 951 | 73 | 80% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 616 | 78 | 86% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 460 | 69 | 76% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 438 | 38 | 42% | 11.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 422 | 64 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 55% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 397 | 49 | 54% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 131 | 20 | 22% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 3 | 3% | 13.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Citations per inspection
3.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
34 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 19, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 19, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 22, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 24, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
61
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(4.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
39
(63.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
19
(31.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.5
54% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
5.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
5.4
67% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.3%
79% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.8%
34% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
71% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
94% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
54% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
14% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
14% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.2%
20% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.6%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
73% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.4%
10% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.3%
19% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.0%
63% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.7%
43% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.2%
25% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Desert Cove Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
52.8%
↑ 1.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$657,440
↓ ~$172K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,516,133
↑ ~$180K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.1%
↓ 1.4pp vs 2022
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