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Desert Highlands Care Center

1081 KATHLEEN AVE, KINGMAN, AZ, 86401

(928) 753-5580

www.deserthighlandscc.com

120 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1081 Kathleen Ave

Kingman, AZ 86401

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Bed capacity

120

CMS facility ID

035169

Care type

Nursing home

County

Mohave

Facility name

Desert Highlands Care Center

Street address

1081 KATHLEEN AVE

City / state / ZIP

Kingman, AZ 86401

Phone

(928) 753-5580

Website

www.deserthighlandscc.com

About this facility — Desert Highlands Care Center

Desert Highlands Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Kingman, Arizona. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Arizona (112 beds).

It is one of 16 senior care facilities in Kingman and 140 skilled nursing facilities across Arizona. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Desert Highlands Care Center 72 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Circle B Enterprises

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Circle B Enterprises Holding Company Inc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2000

Agh1 Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Beaird, Todd

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Bedell, Bryan

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Bedell, Donald

Operational control — since 2000

Blackwell-scott, Helen

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Dcb Real Estate Partnership Lp

Additional disclosable party — since 2010

Fg Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Forvis Mazars Llp

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Itano, Daniel

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Kingman Properties Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2010

Mid States Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2010

Sovereign Healthcare Group Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Van De Ven Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2000

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

12 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1988-05-23

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

7 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-03-14

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$301 per day (≈ $9,150/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

67% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 23% private/other

Occupancy

62% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

28% below the AZ median of $416/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

120

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-25

2025-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-25

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (70 citations)

2025-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-01

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-05-01

F-0732

D · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-05-10

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-05-10

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-05-10

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-01

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-01

2024-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-12-31

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-31

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-31

2024-02-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-07

2023-09-08Health inspection6 citations

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0677

E · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0686

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0697

E · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-08

2022-07-14Health inspection8 citations

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-08-15

F-0943

E · No harm found

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2022-08-15

2025-03-14Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0026

E · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E-0029

E · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0341

E · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0345

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-04-19

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-04-25

K-0921

E · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-04-25

2023-09-08Fire-safety inspection19 citations

E-0006

C · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0013

C · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0020

C · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0026

C · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0031

C · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0039

C · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0211

C · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0321

C · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0345

C · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0351

C · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0353

C · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0521

C · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0761

C · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0914

C · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0920

C · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0921

C · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0923

C · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-10-30

2022-07-14Fire-safety inspection14 citations

E-0006

D · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2022-08-15

E-0020

D · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-08-15

E-0023

D · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2022-08-15

E-0024

D · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2022-08-15

E-0026

D · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0345

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-08-15

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 035169.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

2.735 ratings on Google

★Edward Piekarski · 2026-07-21 · via Google
“My mother was abused here! They would slap her face , pull her hair and with hold drinking water from her which led to her death. The CN would stand at her bed and say " do you want a drink of water ? How does it feel to want?" There's was A LOT MORE ! When I reported it to the Addministor of the facility he said " it's hard to get good help at $15 and hour. Nothing happened. When Adult services w…”

★Jeffrey Sanfilippo · 2026-08-02 · via Google
“Sorry I can't talk them up I took my dad there for what supposed to be a week I came and got him after a day and half they stole the money out of his wallet 66.00 but it's the thought that counts he fell there. They have made my life a nightmare which was supposed to be a break. The old would have wrecked this place. Butt we all have answer for are actions to a heavenly creator. Glad I don't answe…”

★April Wilcox · 2026-06-13 · via Google
“They discharged my confused mother to her roommate with no instructions or walker. My mother missed her dialysis appointment do to lack of communication. My mother fell at home. When I called and left a message to ask about follow up appointments or when home health care was coming I had to leave a message for the social worker who refused to call me back. Thanks for all the problems you caused me…”

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