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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
2509 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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 108 beds, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center serves Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1972.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arizona median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 3, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 22.2 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 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 55.4%.
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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.2 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.4% | 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: 26 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 3 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 24 Jan 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 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Oct 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 | 24 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2022 |
| 9 Sep 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 24 Oct 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 55.4%, RNs 41.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 8.0% | 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 | 0.0% | 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 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 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: 24th Street Healthcare Associates Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretrust Gp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Ctr Partnership LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2002 |
| Terrace Holdings Az LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
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 Terrace Healthcare Center been cited for?
24 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 Desert Terrace Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Desert Terrace Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Sep 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.