Phoenix, AZ

Desert Haven Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2645 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ

(602) 243-6121

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

115

Certified beds

Average residents

84

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1975-02-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.34

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.72 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.07

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.04 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.88

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.36 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.29

All reported nurse hours · state 4.12 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.41

RN + LPN hours · state 1.76 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.34

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.62 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.34

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.51 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.41

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.30

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.11

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

382

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

71.12

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0229

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

9.40

Performance 25.26% · Measure score 9.40 · Achievement 9.40 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.83

Baseline 3.94 hours · Performance 4.45 hours · Measure score 4.83 · Achievement 4.83 · Improvement 2.29

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.2%
8.2%
6 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 91
Staff flu vaccination coverage 13.51%
42%
28.5 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 148
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
97.1%
0.4 pts better
93.4%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.3% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 98.7% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 97.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
94.6%
3 pts better
95.5%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
2.1%
1.5 pts better
3.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.2%
4.2 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.4%
5.3%
3.9 pts better
5.4%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 34.6%
20.5%
14.1 pts worse
19.6%
15 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.6% · Q2 34.7% · Q3 34.0% · Q4 31.0% · 4Q avg 34.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 38.4%
11.8%
26.6 pts worse
16.7%
21.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.8% · Q2 36.4% · Q3 36.0% · Q4 35.7% · 4Q avg 38.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.6%
14.5%
6.9 pts better
16.3%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 12.1% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.9%
10.8%
8.1 pts worse
14.9%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.8% · Q2 28.9% · Q3 13.3% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 18.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
0.9%
0.7 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
1.2%
0.6 pts better
1.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.7%
20.5%
2.2 pts worse
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 30.9% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 18.2% · 4Q avg 22.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
4.8%
0.5 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.9%
91.1%
37.2 pts worse
81.7%
27.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 54.2% · Q3 54.5% · Q4 55.6% · 4Q avg 53.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.0%
87.3%
27.3 pts worse
79.7%
19.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 60.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-04-17 · Fire 2024-04-17

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-12-01 · Fire 2022-12-01

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-27 · Fire 2021-08-27

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-10-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-10-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-26

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-26

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-26

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Not marked corrected

G · Actual harm 2025-12-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-11-11

G · Actual harm 2024-08-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-12-05

B · Minimal harm 2022-12-01

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-12-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2021-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2021-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2021-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2021-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-27

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2021-09-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,018 2024-08-23

Fine

Fine · fine $8,018

Fine

Ownership

Hunt, Jayson

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-11-30
Nevins, Harvey

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-16
Nevins, Harvey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-20
Nevins, Harvey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-20
Nevins, Harvey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-20
Srcv Haven, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-20
Srcv Haven, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-20
Srcv, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2002-08-16

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