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Desert Haven Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising individual staff members for their compassion, while others report severe concerns regarding facility maintenance and quality of care. Multiple reviewers describe the building as outdated, run-down, and suffering from hygiene issues, including reports of pest infestations and unpleasant odors. While some residents and family members report positive experiences with nursing staff, others cite significant lapses in responsiveness and professional standards.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rooms are outdated, building appears old and rundown, it definitely could be remodeled. However, the majority of the staff truly went above and beyond caring for my mother.”
“Roaches bad bad nurses terrible staff 9000 dollars to live in a roach bathroom smell like moldy the toilets leak the food is nasty”
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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Desert Haven Care Center has serious ongoing issues with abuse prevention and protection, with the most recent complaint in January 2026 citing failures to prevent abuse, investigate incidents, and respond appropriately—these critical safety deficiencies remain uncorrected. Families have filed multiple complaints over the years, particularly regarding safety hazards, treatment quality, and resident protection, with recurring problems in medication management, safety supervision, and nursing staffing that persist across surveys.
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.
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.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 15, 2026
$23,000
Fine
Dec 17, 2025
$69,000
Fine
Aug 23, 2024
$8,018
Source: AZ State Licensing Agency
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
The complaint survey was conducted on April 2, 2026, with the investigation of intake #: 00163934 and 00163890. There were no deficiencies cited:
The onsite complaint survey was conducted on January 23, 2026, with the investigation of intake # 00157278 . No deficiencies were cited.
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on January 26, 2026 for the investigation of intake #00156787. The following deficiencies were cited:
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78) was investigated.Â
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78) was investigated. The deficient practice could result in continued abuse and physical or emotional harm to residents.
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#78) was free from abuse by another resident (#89).Â
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that the abuse policy was implemented following an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78).
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78) was reported.Â
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that the abuse policy was implemented following an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78). The deficient practice could result in continued abuse of residents and physical or emotional harm to residents.Â
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#78) was free from abuse by another resident (#89). The deficient practice could result in residents being physically and emotionally harmed.
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an incident involving resident-to-resident abuse between two residents (#89 and #78) was reported. The deficient practice could result in continued abuse and physical or emotional harm to residents.
A follow-up survey was conducted on January 26, 2026. The following deficiencies were cited:
Based on facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete documentation of blood sugar monitoring as ordered by the physician for one resident (#17).Â
Based on facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure blood sugar monitoring was conducted in accordance with the physician's order for one resident (#17). This deficient practice could result in undetected hypo or hyperglycemia, placing the resident at risk for adverse health outcomes.
Based on facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure blood sugar monitoring was conducted in accordance with the physician's order for one resident (#17).Â
Based on facility record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete documentation of blood sugar monitoring as ordered by the physician for one resident (#17). The deficient practice could result in incomplete medical record and had potential to impede continuity of care and timely clinical decision making.
The complaint investigation was conducted 12/17/2025, with investigation of complaint #00153424. The following deficiencies were cited:
Based on interviews, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurate regarding blood glucose monitoring for one resident (#44).
Based on clinical record review, interviews and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed regarding blood glucose monitoring; and, failed to ensure a healthcare provider was notified of abnormal blood glucose reading for one of 3 sampled resident (#44). The deficient practice led to the resident being admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital with hyperglycemia and treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis.Findings Include:Â
Based on interviews, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurate regarding blood glucose monitoring for one resident (#44). The deficient practice could lead to incomplete and inaccurate medical record.
Based on clinical record review, interviews and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed regarding blood glucose monitoring; and, failed to ensure a healthcare provider was notified of abnormal blood glucose reading for one of 3 sampled resident (#44).Findings Include:
The recertification survey was conducted on September 02, 2025 through September 05, 2025. The following deficiencies were cited:
Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff were maintaining proper sanitary conditions by not wearing hair nets and facial hair guards during food preparation. The deficient practice could result in infection and or contamination of food.
Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff were maintaining proper sanitary conditions by not wearing hair nets and facial hair guards during food preparation.Â
Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#3) was provided wound care in accordance with physician orders and professional standards. The deficient practice could result in wounds worsening or becoming infected.Â
Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#3) was provided wound care in accordance with physician orders and professional standards.
The Complaint survey was conducted on July 24, 2025 in conjunction with the investigation of the following complaint. 00137352 . There were no deficiencies cited
Desert Haven Care Center
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Srcv Haven, LLC
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Srcv, LLC
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Nevins, Harvey
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