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Desert Cove Nursing Center

1750 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(480) 899-0641

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,012

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,505
  • Average State Price: $6,000
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Desert Cove Nursing Center Description

    As a Life Care Centers of America skilled nursing facility, we offer in and out-patient rehabilitation with specialized treatment plans for each resident and patient. Our nursing home, located in a suburb of Phoenix, is conveniently positioned across from Chandler Regional Medical Center.

    Our goal is high-quality patient care that is individualized to fit each resident' needs. Complete with gardens and courtyards, our facility is not just a building but a home as well. We strive to provide you with considerate associates in an upbeat environment.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Desert Cove Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 66 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 34 out of 34 communities in Chandler
  • Ranking in State: 836 out of 891 communities in AZ
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities D

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Arizona

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several complaints about lack of communication and care, including delayed feeding times, unexplained injuries, and difficulty in getting updates on patient conditions.
    • Reports of dirty rooms, presence of cockroaches, and leaking showers.
    • Staff described as rude and unresponsive to patient needs, with instances of neglect leading to serious health concerns like bedsores and fungal infections.
    • Concerns over safety protocols not being followed, leading to COVID-19 infections among patients.
    • Issues with food quality, including complaints about spoiled food and meals causing discomfort.
    • Allegations of negligence, including a patient being dropped during transfer and not receiving timely medical attention for injuries.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some patients reported receiving quality care from skilled nurses and CNAs, with positive mentions of attentive doctors and enjoyable food.
    • Appreciation for specific staff members who provided compassionate and professional care.
    • Physical and Occupational Therapists described as top-notch, with some facilities noted to be clean and well-maintained.
    • Positive experiences highlighted by families grateful for the attentive and friendly staff, making special note of the caring environment and good food.
    • Several reviewers recommended the facility based on their positive experiences, mentioning plans to continue using the services for their loved ones.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some reviews acknowledged attempts by the facility to address concerns and improve patient care, but still noted significant areas of neglect and dissatisfaction.
    • Varied experiences with staff, with some finding them helpful and others experiencing rudeness or lack of compassion.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop


    Activities

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Full-time, Certified Activity Director

    Community Re-entry Program

    Religious Services

    Patient/Family Education Program


    Community Amenities

    24-hour Security and Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon and Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping and Laundry Services


    Room Amenities

    Bedside and Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-screen TVs

    Private and Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone and Cable Television Hookups


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 3, 1984
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 64
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $4615


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-11-03 2022-11-28 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-06-09 2021-07-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
    2019-04-05 2019-06-03 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-04-05 2019-06-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-04-05 2019-06-03 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-04-05 2019-06-03 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-11-03 2022-12-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 D 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.
    2021-06-10 2021-07-08 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D 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.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E 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.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Administration Deficiencies 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.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-04-04 2019-05-25 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-01-30 $9,753
    2021-06-10 $4,615
    2021-06-10 $7,100

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Chandler which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 260,828 (small city).
    • The average income is $69,666, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 96
      • Low Temperature: 58
      • Average Temperature: 78.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 58 days of rain and 306 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 6.08% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 14.85% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 10% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 17% Hispanic or Latino, and 64% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.88 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.9 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.45 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.76 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.59 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 60.0, Moderate Days 168.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 56.0, Unhealthy Days 13.0, Very Unhealthy Days 6.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    99 Ranch Market
    0.6 miles away
    Safeway
    0.6 miles away
    Fun Factory Candy & Novelty Co.
    1.0 miles away
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    1.3 miles away
    Costco
    1.5 miles away

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    Banks

    BMO Harris Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.9 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.9 miles away
    Western State Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Mutual of Omaha Bank
    1.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Chandler Regional Medical Center
    0.1 miles away
    Chandler Regional
    0.2 miles away
    Banner Ocotillo Medical Center
    1.2 miles away
    Dignity Health Arizona Specialty Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Hau'pal Health Center
    2.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    CVS
    0.5 miles away
    Briovarx Infusion
    1.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Costco Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Chandler Pediatric Dental
    0.3 miles away
    Chandler Dental
    0.3 miles away
    Arizona Family Dental
    1.1 miles away
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Center
    1.4 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    1.4 miles away

    Parks

    Chandler
    0.1 miles away
    Maggio Ranch Park
    0.3 miles away
    Symphony
    0.4 miles away
    Arrowhead Meadows Park
    0.6 miles away
    Via De Cielo
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    5.6 miles away
    Roosevelt community church
    15.9 miles away
    First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale
    24.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Chandler Fashion Center
    1.4 miles away
    Fiesta Mall
    6.1 miles away
    The TV Outlet
    6.2 miles away
    Brooklyn Bedding
    6.2 miles away
    Arizona Mills
    7.7 miles away

    Culture

    Chandler Center for the Arts
    1.8 miles away
    Vision Gallery
    1.8 miles away
    Chandler Downtown Stage
    2.0 miles away
    Royal Craft Gallery
    4.3 miles away
    Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center
    4.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine
    0.4 miles away
    The Hungry Monk
    0.5 miles away
    Denny's
    0.5 miles away
    La Hacienda
    0.5 miles away
    Peter Piper Pizza
    0.6 miles away

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