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Ridgecrest Post Acute
16640 North 38th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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.
Ridgecrest Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona, certified for 200 beds and caring for about 171 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 5, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 58.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.5 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.8% | 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: 27 Feb 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 26 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 | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Jun 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 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
| 16 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2023 |
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 58.8%, RNs 63.2%; 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 | 4.0% | 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ridgecrest Community 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 Ridgecrest Post Acute been cited for?
15 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 Ridgecrest Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ridgecrest Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ridgecrest Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ridgecrest Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 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.