Nursing homes › Arizona › Desert Highlands Care Center
1081 Kathleen Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401 · (928) 753-5580 · 120 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 139 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Circle B Enterprises, a group operating 36 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $588,926 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.82 (Arizona median: 3.76). RN hours: 0.45. Weekend total: 3.34. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 27 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-14 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2024-11-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-02-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2023-09-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-08 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE B ENTERPRISES HOLDING COMPANY INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/05/2000 |
| AGH1 LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2016 |
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/23/2021 |
| BEAIRD, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| BEDELL, DONALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/05/2000 |
| BLACKWELL-SCOTT, HELEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/13/2023 |
| ITANO, DANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Desert Highlands Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 035169), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/desert-highlands-care-center-kingman-az/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 035169. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.