Desert Highlands Care Center

Nursing Home · Phoenix, AZ

CMS overall rating

Desert Highlands Care Center

Nursing Home · Phoenix, AZ

CMS overall rating

1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401 View map

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Desert Highlands Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Desert Highlands Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Desert Highlands Care Center

A remarkable senior living community located in the quiet neighborhood of Kingman, AZ, Desert Highlands Care Center offers skilled nursing, respite services, and long-term care. With various cozy suites inclusive of thermostats and bathrooms, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Committed to a holistic approach to seniors’ health, Desert Highlands Care Center provides care and assistance 24/7 with a team of kind and compassionate professionals.

The community features on-site occupational, physical, and speech therapy for its residents’ convenience. Desert Highlands Care Center focuses on its residents’ welfare, ensuring they receive the utmost care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Fostering a bright and friendly environment, the community conducts fun activities and enrichment programs to keep its residents moving and engaged. Moreover, the community provides transportation services, laboratory, social, and vision services for the seniors’ welfare.

(928) 753-5580 adm@deserthighlandscc.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 5m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 11m per day)

vs Arizona avg

-2%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +7% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	36m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	59m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 32m per day	▲ 7% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 21m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	1m per day	▼ 83% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	33m per day	▲ 6% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

59 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 54 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

62%

Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

75 / 120

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

StatusActive

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

License NumberNCI-306

CMS Certification Number35169

QualificationHealth Care

Desert Highlands Care Center is legally operated by Desert Highlands Care Center, and administrated by Helen L Blackwell-Scott.

OwnerKINGMAN #1, L.L.C.

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Specific Programs24-Hour Nursing Care, Professional staff, Additional Services

Ratings

Quality Rating

B Above average

Based on state quality rating data.

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Since 2022 · 4 years of data 89 deficiencies 23 complaints 25 inspections

Inspection Score

9 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (75/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 30, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	89	9	This facility has 889% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (89 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 889% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	22.3	2.3	This facility has 870% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (22.3 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 870% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.6	1.8	This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 100% worse
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	0	0.9	This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	25	5	This facility has 400% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (25 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 400% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	23	6	This facility has 283% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (23 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 283% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	5.8	1.5	This facility has 287% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (5.8 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 287% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations.
The July 31, 2025 complaint investigation cited 2 deficiencies for accident hazards and premises safety, including failure to supervise a resident who eloped and delayed notification of authorities.
The March 14, 2025 state compliance survey cited 14 deficiencies involving care planning, infection control, medication management, and food safety, indicating ongoing systemic issues.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 9

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

3.33

Arizona average 3.82

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

21 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

30 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 4 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 17, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 9 deficiencies (30%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 7 deficiencies (23%)

Infection Control 4 deficiencies (13%)

Resident Rights 1 deficiency (3%)

Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (3%)

Total staff 98

Employees 83

Contractors 15

Staff to resident ratio 1.34:1

25% worse than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 39

Average shift 8.8 hours

0% compared with Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 31,674

Nursing staff breakdown

8.9 hours

9.3 hours

9.4 hours

Contractor staffing

1,280 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	45	0	45	17,924	92	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	0	19	6,253	92	100%	9.3
Registered Nurse	9	1	10	2,685	92	100%	8.9
Dental Services Staff	5	0	5	1,814	87	95%	8.5
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	507	59	64%	8.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	495	61	66%	8.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	482	62	67%	5.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	161	30	33%	5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	86	22	24%	3.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	3	3	62	10	11%	5.7
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	47	7	8%	6.8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	41	20	22%	2.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	32	24	26%	1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	28	3	3%	9.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	1	1	1%	1.3

45 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 95%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 64%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 67%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 33%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 24%

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 11%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 8%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 22%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 26%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 1%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 6.9

9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 16.2

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Below average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.1%

53% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.2%

27% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 0.5%

76% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 10.1%

100% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.3%

68% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 3.3%

26% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 7.1%

31% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.5%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 98.2%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.90

13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.68

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.91

29% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.1%

7% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

36% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

11% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.3%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 22.7%

112% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 0.9%

14% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 53.3%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 67.2%

33% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Total residents 73

Medicare

31.5% of residents

Medicaid

61.6% of residents

Private pay or other

6.8% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Desert Highlands Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 62.1% ↓ 2.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $1.1M ↑ ~$48.1K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4.1M ↓ ~$24.6K vs 2022

Profit Margin 12.9% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	74.7%	67.8%	58.6%	52.5%	51.4%	51.2%	55.3%	57.9%	63.0%	54.1%	61.7%	64.7%	62.1%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$165,880	-$325,892	$2,690	-$63,429	$203,761	$217,023	$372,697	$374,913	$291,053	$1,659,285	$427,385	$1,011,539	$1,059,596
Gross Revenue	$7,172,119	$6,998,777	$6,853,238	$6,954,432	$7,462,992	$7,336,925	$8,554,027	$9,751,021	$9,240,446	$8,044,327	$10,180,073	$8,155,218	$8,190,392
Operating Expenses	$6,102,078	$6,054,943	$5,415,979	$5,296,413	$5,297,655	$5,307,472	$6,029,636	$6,640,248	$7,047,768	$7,109,502	$7,304,294	$7,659,786	$7,441,596
Net Patient Revenue	$6,255,670	$5,713,845	$5,413,441	$5,217,370	$5,488,802	$5,509,608	$6,391,739	$6,994,685	$7,324,653	$7,176,640	$6,876,817	$7,200,770	$7,180,997
Total Payroll	$3,342,040	$3,372,602	$2,698,646	$2,382,361	$2,302,581	$2,468,481	$2,512,209	$2,877,594	$3,247,618	$3,199,664	$4,195,266	$4,133,257	$4,108,610
Profit Margin %	2.3%	-4.7%	0.0%	-0.9%	2.7%	3.0%	4.4%	3.8%	3.2%	20.6%	4.2%	12.4%	12.9%
Medicare %	10.8%	10.2%	13.3%	12.3%	17.9%	17.3%	18.8%	16.1%	15.0%	17.5%	12.3%	13.2%	9.8%
Medicaid %	72.8%	74.2%	73.5%	71.7%	69.3%	66.9%	65.3%	62.2%	68.8%	65.3%	62.3%	64.2%	66.8%
Private %	16.4%	15.6%	13.3%	16.0%	12.8%	15.8%	15.9%	21.8%	16.3%	17.2%	25.3%	22.6%	23.4%
Revenue/Day	$191	$192	$211	$227	$244	$245	$264	$276	$265	$302	$255	$254	$264
Cost/Day	$187	$203	$211	$230	$235	$236	$249	$262	$255	$299	$270	$270	$274
Avg Length of Stay	72.2 days	71.5 days	79.3 days	70.6 days	5.5 days	63.5 days	54.4 days	57.3 days	84.1 days	70.3 days	67.9 days	67.3 days	59.2 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.5M

Profit

$1.1M

Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.

Home revenue

$9.5M

Profit

$1.1M

Payroll costs

$4.1M

43.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs $8.5M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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1.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Kingman's city center to Desert Highlands Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Mohave Surgical Specialists)

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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What neighborhood is Desert Highlands Care Center in?

Desert Highlands Care Center is in the Kathleen Avenue neighborhood of Kingman.

Who is the owner of Desert Highlands Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Desert Highlands Care Center is Kingman #1, L.l.c..

Is Desert Highlands Care Center in a walkable area?

Desert Highlands Care Center has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Desert Highlands Care Center?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Highlands Care Center's license number is NCI-306.

When does Desert Highlands Care Center's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Highlands Care Center's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Desert Highlands Care Center?

Desert Highlands Care Center's occupancy is 62%.

Who is the administrator of Desert Highlands Care Center?

Helen L Blackwell-Scott is the administrator of Desert Highlands Care Center.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

45 Certified Nursing Assistant

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

10 Registered Nurse

5 Dental Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Dietitian

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Arizona CARES Program

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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