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Palm Valley Post Acute
13575 West Mcdowell Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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 180 beds, Palm Valley Post Acute serves Goodyear in Maricopa County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1999.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 11, 33 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $83K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 41.1%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 45.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $82,607 | $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: 29 Jan 2026, 1 Aug 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 G ×3 D ×29 E ×13
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 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 21 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 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 8 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 | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 1 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 | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Fine | $82,607 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.1%, RNs 50.0%; 3 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 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.7% | 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: Palm Valley Healthcare, Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
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 Palm Valley Post Acute been cited for?
48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Palm Valley Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $83K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Valley Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palm Valley Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Palm Valley Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
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.