Nursing home · SNF / NF

Desert Cove Nursing Center

Federal · CMSActive CMS certificationCCN 035095CMS abuse iconFor profit CMS overall

1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 · Operated by Chandler United Medical Investors Limited Partnership · Chain Life Care Centers of America

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 1, 2026 · provenance

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Certified beds

120

Avg residents / day

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 120 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 70.2 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 035095
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Dec 3, 1984
Ownership type: For profit - Partnership
Operator (legal business name): Chandler United Medical Investors Limited Partnership
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (480) 899-0641
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest Aug 21, 2026

Citations

36 health · 15 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D33	E18	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

Payment denials

Latest

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Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Aug 21, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	1	Open →
Jun 29, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 15, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 18, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 19, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 19, 2025	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 19, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 22, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 24, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 3, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 19, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 9, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 9, 2024	Health	Health Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 3, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 3, 2022	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D33	E18	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Aug 21, 2026	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	No plan of correction	Complaint
Jun 29, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 28, 2026	Complaint
Apr 15, 2026	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 16, 2026	Complaint
Dec 18, 2025	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 5, 2026	Complaint
Dec 18, 2025	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 5, 2026	Complaint
Dec 18, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 5, 2026	Complaint
Nov 19, 2025	E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 4, 2026
Nov 19, 2025	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 4, 2026
Nov 19, 2025	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 4, 2026
Nov 19, 2025	F-0578	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025	Complaint
Nov 19, 2025	F-0726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 20, 2025
Sep 19, 2025	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2025	Complaint
Sep 19, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 30, 2025	Complaint
Jul 22, 2025	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 18, 2025	Complaint
Apr 24, 2025	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 31, 2025	Complaint
Jan 3, 2025	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 22, 2025	Complaint
Nov 19, 2024	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 9, 2025	Complaint
Feb 9, 2024	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	K-0222	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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	K-0342	Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 11, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 15, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 21, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 15, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0727	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 15, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Feb 9, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 18, 2024
Nov 3, 2022	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0552	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022
Nov 3, 2022	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 27, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Chandler United Medical Investors Limited Partnership

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Life Care Affiliates II	Organization	Partner	GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Forrest Preston	Individual	Partner	LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Sep 8, 1988
Nancy Butner	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Sep 16, 2018
Brandon Johnson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Dec 15, 2025
Jayeleen Pina	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Apr 21, 2026
Chandler United Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 1, 1988
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 31, 1992
Life Care Affiliates II	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 1, 1988
Nancy Butner	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 16, 2018
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
Brandon Johnson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 15, 2025
Ronald Kane	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 14, 2019
Jayeleen Pina	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 21, 2026
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
James Ziegler	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
Mark Franco	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 12, 2025
Frank Smith	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jun 19, 2025
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 21, 1994
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 22, 2000
Chandler United Medical Investors Limited Partnership	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Life Care Affiliates II	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 18, 2025
Brandon Johnson	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 4, 2026
Ronald Kane	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 4, 2026
Forrest Preston	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Aug 31, 2000

Same chain in Arizona

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Payson Care Center 107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 CCN 035117	163	Apr 17, 2025	48	—
Mi Casa Nursing Center 330 South Pinnule Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 CCN 035120Abuse icon	180	Jul 20, 2026	411 harm	$14k
Life Care Center of North Glendale 13620 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85304 CCN 035126	223	Jun 12, 2026	28	—
Life Care Center of Yuma 2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364 CCN 035133Abuse icon	128	Aug 6, 2026	60	—
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista 2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 CCN 035136Abuse icon	152	Jun 25, 2026	442 harm	$56k
Life Care Center of Tucson 6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 CCN 035140Abuse icon	162	Jul 10, 2026	583 harm	$14k
Heritage Health Care Center 1300 South Street, Globe, AZ 85501 CCN 035141	96	Feb 27, 2026	25	—
Life Care Center of Scottsdale 9494 East Becker Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 CCN 035143	132	Feb 12, 2026	241 harm	$6,414

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
ZIP: 85224
County: Maricopa County FIPS 04013
State: Arizona
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation 2121 West Elgin Street, Chandler, AZ 85224 CCN 035101	0.9 km	120	Dec 12, 2025	261 harm	—
Sante of Chandler 825 South 94th Street, Chandler, AZ 85224 CCN 035283	1.2 km	70	Feb 19, 2026	8	—
Archstone Care Center 1980 West Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 CCN 035130	1.2 km	120	Jan 16, 2026	23	—
River Park Post Acute 2555 North Price Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 CCN 035251	5.4 km	66	Apr 11, 2025	241 harm	—
Tempe Post Acute 6100 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85283 CCN 035106	9.5 km	60	Jul 30, 2026	131 harm	$13k
Friendship Village of Tempe 2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282 CCN 035074	10.5 km	128	May 1, 2026	30	—
Ahwatukee Post Acute 15810 South 42nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048 CCN 035270	11.2 km	192	Jul 24, 2026	39	—
Wellsprings of Gilbert 3319 South Mercy Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297 CCN 035285	11.2 km	32	Oct 2, 2024	11	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	035095	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	035095	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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Desert Cove Nursing Center

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Same chain in Arizona

Nearby nursing homes

Desert Cove Nursing Center

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Same chain in Arizona

Nearby nursing homes