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Desert Highlands Care Center
1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Desert Highlands Care Center serves Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arizona median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 11, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 22.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 45.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mohave Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 20 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.5 | 22.5 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.0% | 52.5% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Mar 2025, 8 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: D ×20 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.0%, RNs 46.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.0% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 32.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.9% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Kingman No 1 Llc. Chain: Circle B Enterprises (36 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle B Enterprises Holding Company Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/05/2000 |
| Agh1 LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2016 |
| Sovereign Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2021 |
| Agh1 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Dcb Real Estate Partnership LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| Fg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2016 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/2021 |
| Kingman Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| Mid States Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2010 |
| Sovereign Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/03/2025 |
| Van De Ven LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mohave County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Rehab & Care Center | Bullhead City | 120 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 15 May 2026 |
| Havasu Nursing Center | Lake Havasu City | 118 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 12.7 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| The Gardens Rehab & Care Center | Kingman | 58 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13.8 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Haven of Lake Havasuabuse icon | Lake Havasu City | 104 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 26.0 | $8K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| The Lingenfelter Centerabuse icon | Kingman | 88 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 22.7 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Mohave County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Desert Highlands Care Center been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Desert Highlands Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Desert Highlands Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Desert Highlands Care Center?
It is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Circle B Enterprises Holding Company Inc, Agh1 LLC and Sovereign Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Desert Highlands Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.