All citations for Desert Cove Nursing Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 4, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.