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Desert Peak Care Center
8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
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 194 beds, Desert Peak Care Center serves Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 23, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $65K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 45.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.6 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.6% | 45.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $64,873 | $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: 10 Jan 2025, 27 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×33 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | 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 May 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0920 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 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 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 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 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2023 |
| 28 Apr 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2025 | Payment denial | — | 43 days |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Fine | $27,277 | |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Fine | $37,596 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.6%, RNs 64.7%; 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 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.4% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 53.6% | 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: Phoenix Az Opco Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Desert Peak Care Center been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Desert Peak Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $65K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Desert Peak Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Desert Peak Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Desert Peak Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jan 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.