Desert Haven Care Center
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035062) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $75,868
Phone: (602) 956-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Haven Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day, or turnover percentage, for Desert Haven Care Center in this data. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Desert Haven Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $75,868.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Desert Haven Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County), first approved for certification on February 4, 1975. The facility is certified for 115 beds, with an average of 81.5 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, Desert Haven Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS reports total nurse staffing hours per resident per day; specific total and RN hour figures were not provided in this data set, so families should consult Care Compare directly for current staffing detail and nursing turnover percentage.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $75,868.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Desert Haven Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation before making a decision.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change information was provided in this data set. Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Desert Haven Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover percentage for this facility in this data; the CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $75,868.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation was provided in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 115 beds and has an average of 81.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation information was provided in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 4, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5 star scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6029568000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6029568000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035062?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.