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Fountain Hills Post Acute
16300 East Keith Mcmahan Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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.
Fountain Hills Post Acute, in Fountain Hills, Arizona, is certified for 64 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arizona median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 35.4%.
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 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.6 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.4% | 45.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,065 | $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: 30 May 2025, 25 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 8 May 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Oct 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 | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 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 | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0608 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.4%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 9.2% | 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 | 12.9% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Thompson Peak Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Sky Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2022 |
| Dark Sky Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
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 Fountain Hills Post Acute been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Fountain Hills Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fountain Hills Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fountain Hills Post Acute?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Dark Sky Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fountain Hills Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 May 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.