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Basic Information
8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET
PHOENIX, AZ 85042
194
76% (~46 available)
Quality Ratings
Safety Information
Additional Information
035175
Medicare and Medicaid
Staffing Metrics
Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours
Per resident per day
This Facility
0.41
hours
National Avg
0.64
hours
Total Nursing Staff Hours
RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day
This Facility
4.68
hours
National Avg
3.89
hours
Breakdown:
Staff Turnover Rate
Annual nursing staff turnover
This Facility
45.6%
National Avg
46.6%
RN Turnover: 64.7%
Understanding Staffing Metrics
Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.
Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.
Detailed Quality Measures
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Health Inspections & Deficiencies
Total Deficiencies
70
Inspections
14
High
10
Apr 14, 2025 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 1, 2025 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Mar 18, 2025 - Health Survey
6 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Feb 12, 2025 - Health Survey
6 deficiencies cited
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jan 10, 2025 - Health Survey
8 deficiencies cited
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Sep 12, 2024 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Aug 13, 2024 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 1, 2024 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 27, 2023 - Health Survey
20 deficiencies cited
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Aug 15, 2023 - Health Survey
4 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Apr 28, 2023 - Health Survey
4 deficiencies cited
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Mar 31, 2023 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 24, 2023 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jan 6, 2023 - Health Survey
8 deficiencies cited
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Understanding Deficiencies
Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).
Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.
Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →
Penalties & Enforcement
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Total fines: $64,873
$27,277
Data processed: August 1, 2026
Payment Denial: Started April 10, 2025
Duration: 43 days
Data processed: August 1, 2026
$37,596
Data processed: August 1, 2026
About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.
Key Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the quality rating for DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER?
DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.
How many beds does this facility have?
DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER has 194 certified beds. The facility averages 148 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 76%.
What type of ownership does this facility have?
This facility is for profit - corporation owned.
How can I contact DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER?
You can call DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER at (602)243-6121. The facility is located at 8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85042.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
When selecting a nursing home, consider: CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures), nurse staffing levels, staff turnover rates, recent health inspection results, complaint history, proximity to family, and available services. We recommend visiting facilities in person, talking to current residents and staff, and checking multiple sources of information before making your decision. Use our comprehensive tour checklist when visiting facilities.
Important Considerations for This Facility
Based on this facility's data, we recommend reading these guides to understand what to look for:
Abuse Violations Guide
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