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.
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Desert Cove Nursing Center
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.8M
Operating loss
-$657.4K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
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
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Arizona average 23.2
Citations per inspection
3.5
Arizona average 3.82
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
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 19, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 19, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 19, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 19, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 22, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 22, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 24, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
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AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Chandler
116
68.7%
-6%
3.67
-10%
0
16
0
83
29
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$8,7M
$4,8M
55.1%
35130
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AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Chandler
120
82.4%
+13%
4.05
0%
0
18
0
106
44
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60.9%
35101
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NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Chandler
70
96.1%
+32%
-
-
0
10
0
67
29
Santana Falls Llc
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Desert Cove Nursing Center
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Chandler
120
52.8%
-27%
3.43
-16%
0
35
1
69
57
Life Care Affiliates Ii
$10,7M
$4,7M
43.7%
35095
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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 (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
103
Employees
99
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.69:1
8% worse than Arizona averageArizona average ratio: 1.83:1
Avg staff/day
33
Average shift
9 hours
6% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 8.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
27,037
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
44
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.7%
200 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
44 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
80%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
86%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
65%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
63%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
42%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
55%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
54%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
61 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (4.9%)
Medicaid
39 residents (63.9%)
Private pay or other
19 residents (31.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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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