Sante of North ScottsdaleCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 17490 North 93rd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
- CCN
- 035286
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 72
- Chain
- Sante
- Residents per day
- 68
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sante of North Scottsdale an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 13 Sep 2024. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Arizona is 5. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Maricopa County median | Arizona median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 77 homes in the county, 140 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Arizona median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 13 Sep 2024 | 8 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 24 Aug 2023 | 5 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 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 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2022 | 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 | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 8 Jul 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 8 Jul 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 8 Jul 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 8 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Arizona median | Arizona average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 5.19 | 3.80 | 3.97 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.22 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.50 | 1.04 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.52 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 58.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Arizona median
- 46.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 80.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Scottsdale Op Co LLC
- Chain
- Sante (5 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sante Scottsdale LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 24 Nov 2010 |
| Munch Tooke, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Feb 2012 | |
| RDW Arizona LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Sante Ab LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 May 2015 | |
| Sante P4 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2015 | |
| Sante P5 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 May 2016 | |
| SP Re Scottsdale LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Feb 2012 | |
| SP TRC Scottsdale LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Sterling & Jacqueline Holdings,LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2022 | |
| Medifis Consolidated | Adp of the snf | 1 Mar 2016 | |
| Nextaff Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 13 Dec 2020 | |
| Scottsdale Real Co LLC | Adp of the snf | 24 Nov 2010 | |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the snf | 2 Aug 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Maricopa County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vi at Grayhawk, A Vi and Plaza Companies Community | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 13 Dec 2024 | |
| Life Care Center of Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 1 | $6,414 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Vi at Silverstone, A Vi and Plaza Companies Commun | Scottsdale | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 28 May 2026 | |
| Advance Health Care of Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 27 Mar 2025 | |
| Phoenix Mountain Post Acute | Phoenix | 3 of 5 | 5 | $8,018 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Paradise Valley | Phoenix | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Ridgecrest Post Acute | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-PHX | Phoenix | 2 of 5 | 6 | $23,296 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Acacia Health Center | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Dec 2025 | |
| Fountain Hills Post Acute | Fountain Hills | 3 of 5 | 5 | $13,065 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Heritage Court Post Acute of Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 18 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sante of North Scottsdale (CCN 035286). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sante-of-north-scottsdale-scottsdale-az-035286/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sante of North Scottsdale last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Apr 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 24 Aug 2023.
- Who operates Sante of North Scottsdale?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Sante. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sante of North Scottsdale a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Arizona as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.