All citations for Desert Haven Care 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

September 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

  6. 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 April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

  9. 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 April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  13. 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 April 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.