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Desert Cove Nursing Center

1750 WEST FRYE ROAD
CHANDLER, AZ 85224 · 4808990641 · Maricopa County
⚠ Abuse citation on record. This facility has been cited for abuse or neglect in the CMS data — see the citation list below.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds120
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
State rank#111

By the numbers

35
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 16 in the most recent cycle versus 6 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Jun 29, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Apr 15, 2026 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
E — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 18, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 18, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 18, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0732
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0726
D — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0578
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Nov 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 19, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jul 22, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0609
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Apr 24, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
E — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jan 3, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 19, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Showing the 20 most recent citations. View the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare →

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.