Desert Highlands Care Center
1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ, 86401
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Circle B Enterprises · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- 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 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · 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 2026-08-21
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 2026-08-21 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Circle B Enterprises Holding Company Inc | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Agh1 LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sovereign Healthcare Group LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Beaird, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bedell, Donald | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Blackwell-Scott, Helen | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Itano, Daniel | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bedell, Bryan | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF |
| Agh1 LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Dcb Real Estate Partnership LP | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Fg LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Kingman Properties LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mid States Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sovereign Healthcare Group LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Van De Ven LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Beaird, Todd | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Blackwell-Scott, Helen | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Itano, Daniel | ADP OF THE SNF |
Looking for reviews of Desert Highlands Care Center?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
SeniorCareRating.com does not publish consumer reviews, testimonials, or any rating of its own — not for Desert Highlands Care Center and not for any provider. Nothing on this page is an opinion about the care delivered here.
What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Desert Highlands Care Center
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
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Read published reviews from any source with the same care you would apply to the CMS record: both are partial. A small number of strongly worded reviews can reflect a handful of experiences rather than the typical one, and an inspection finding describes a specific date rather than conditions today.
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Mohave 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 |
Continue your research
- Compare Desert Highlands Care CenterLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in ArizonaState directory & CMS rating landscape
- Circle B Enterprises — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Desert Highlands Care Center's CMS rating?
Desert Highlands Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Desert Highlands Care Center located?
Desert Highlands Care Center is located at 1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ, 86401 in Mohave County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.
Does Desert Highlands Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Desert Highlands Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Desert Highlands Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Desert Highlands Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.17 across 6 facilities in Mohave 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.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Desert Highlands Care Center?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Desert Highlands Care Center's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 035169
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 27 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 0686 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0732 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 10, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 10, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0812 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0804 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 10, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 7, 2024 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0658 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0677 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0686 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0697 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0607 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0623 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0686 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 15, 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.