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Ahwatukee Post Acute
15810 South 42nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 192 beds, Ahwatukee Post Acute serves Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2008.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arizona median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 16, 19 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), below the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 63.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.3 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.1% | 45.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (77 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Aug 2025, 3 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×11 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | B | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.1%, RNs 71.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.1% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.3% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.8% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: La Estancia Snf Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacs Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2023 |
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2023 |
| Providence Administrative Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| Truist Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Maricopa County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Health Center | Phoenix | 78 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.8 | — | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Advance Health Care of Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.7 | — | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Advanced Health Care of Glendale | Glendale | 54 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16.7 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Advanced Healthcare of Mesa | Mesa | 38 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21.1 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation | Mesa | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8.6 | — | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Archstone Care Center | Chandler | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Az - Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Peoria | 150 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8.0 | — | 7 May 2025 |
| Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia | Sun City | 115 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8.7 | — | 9 May 2025 |
All 77 facilities in Maricopa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ahwatukee Post Acute been cited for?
37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Ahwatukee Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ahwatukee Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ahwatukee Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacs Group, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ahwatukee Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.