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South Mountain Post Acute
8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85042
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 124 beds, South Mountain Post Acute serves Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.9 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 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 47.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.9 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.5% | 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: 9 Aug 2024, 6 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: 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 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 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 47.5%, RNs 57.1%; 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 | 4.1% | 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.7% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 2.2% | 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: Aztec Healthcare, Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Medstaff, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Smcc, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/1997 |
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 South Mountain Post Acute been cited for?
16 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 South Mountain Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at South Mountain Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South Mountain Post Acute?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ventura Medstaff, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South Mountain Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Aug 2024.
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.