Desert Cove Nursing Center
Chandler, Arizona
Parking lot, 1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler, 85224
Desert Cove Nursing Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.49 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.12 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.18 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Rehabilitation center
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~66 avg residents/day (55% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Desert Cove Nursing Center is a 120-bed for-profit corporate facility located in Chandler, Arizona. It holds a 2-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 1-star health inspection rating, a 3-star staffing rating, and a 5-star rating for quality measures. The center provides skilled nursing services to residents requiring short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.
Location
Parking lot, 1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler, 85224, Chandler, AZ
Recent reviews
- mary leblanc ★★★★☆ February 15, 2026
Friendly, helpful staff and similar compliments from the resident who I visited.
- Carlos Ramirez ★★★★★ February 2, 2026
LOVED THE REHAB FACILITY FOR MY WIFE. VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY STAFF WHO REALLY DO CARE.THE FACILITY IS CLEAN,THE DINING AREA WAS A JOY TO EAT IN AND WE WERE A BIT SAD TO LEAVE BECAUSE WE HAD MADE GOOD FRIENDS.THANK YOU DESERT COVE.
- Dave Tompkins ★★★★☆ January 30, 2026
Appreciate the openness staff at all levels during my frequent visits.
- Eddie Alvarado ★☆☆☆☆ January 25, 2026
I visited my aunt at Desert Cove Nursing Center and was very concerned. The uneven flagstone walkway is a clear tripping hazard, and the furniture inside is deteriorating and flaking, creating a risk for cuts or injuries. Most concerning, my aunt shared that her pain has been neglected. This facility needs better management and safer conditions. I will update this review upon my aunt’s release.
- Lorraine Wilson ★★★★★ January 23, 2026
They are doing very good work on there patient and I they have alot of patience to
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Desert Cove Nursing Center?
- Desert Cove Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Desert Cove Nursing Center score on health inspections?
- Desert Cove Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Desert Cove Nursing Center?
- Desert Cove Nursing Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Desert Cove Nursing Center have?
- Desert Cove Nursing Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does Desert Cove Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Desert Cove Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Desert Cove Nursing Center located?
- Desert Cove Nursing Center is located at Parking lot, 1750 W Frye Rd, Chandler, 85224, Chandler, Arizona.
- How can I contact Desert Cove Nursing Center?
- You can reach Desert Cove Nursing Center by phone at +1 480-899-0641.
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- Sante Of Chandler 0.5 mi
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- Santé of Chandler - Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation 0.5 mi
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- River Park Post Acute 3.2 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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