Desert Cove Nursing Center
1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ, 85224
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Bestic, Sandra | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Affiliates II | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Preston, Forrest | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Maricopa County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces of Phoenix CCN 035003 | Phoenix, AZ | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Santa Rosa Care Center CCN 035004 | Tucson, AZ | 2 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $0 |
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center CCN 035014 | Phoenix, AZ | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $1,300 |
| Handmaker Home for the Aging CCN 035016 | Tucson, AZ | 2 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $0 |
| Haven of Scottsdale CCN 035059 | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Desert Haven Care Center CCN 035062 | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $8,018 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Desert Cove Nursing Center's CMS rating?
Desert Cove Nursing Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Desert Cove Nursing Center located?
Desert Cove Nursing Center is located at 1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ, 85224 in Maricopa County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.
Does Desert Cove Nursing Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Desert Cove Nursing Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Desert Cove Nursing Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Desert Cove Nursing Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.87 across 77 facilities in Maricopa County, and 3.37 across Arizona. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Desert Cove Nursing Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Desert Cove Nursing Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 035095
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 39 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | 0658 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0684 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 31, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0677 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0689 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0727 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0757 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 0690 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 0698 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 5, 2023 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 0552 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 27, 2022 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.