Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ

CMS overall rating

2509 N 24Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 View map

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Conveniently set in Phoenix, AZ, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a welcoming community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to help residents with their rehabilitation and daily needs. They also cater to the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s through their Integrated Cognitive Program and round-the-clock support.

In-house therapists are always available to support residents with their recovery needs or maintain their highest level of functionality. A full range of entertaining and enriching activities are offered daily to help keep everyone busy and happy. Here, residents find a comfortable environment to continue enjoying their desired life.

(602) 273-1347 contact-desertterrace@ensignservices.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 54m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 4m per day)

vs Arizona avg

-4%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	31m per day	▼ 28% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	57m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 57m per day	▼ 18% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 1m per day	▼ 17% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▼ 32% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	26m per day	▼ 17% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

43 days

108-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 67 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

82 / 108

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

StatusActive

ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 8 days

License NumberNCI-237

CMS Certification Number35014

QualificationHealth Care

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is legally operated by Desert Terrace Healthcare Center, and administered by Justin Lewis.

Owner24TH STREET HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Forrest Peterson, Manager

Rehabilitation Services

Specific ProgramsIn-house Therapy

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 43 deficiencies 21 complaints 28 inspections

Inspection Score

15 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 3, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	9	This facility has 378% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (43 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 378% worse Rank #476 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 476th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	8.6	1.8	This facility has 378% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (8.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 378% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.5	1.8	This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (1.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 17% better Rank #283 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	28	5	This facility has 460% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (28 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 460% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	21	6	This facility has 250% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (21 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 250% worse Rank #490 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 490th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	4.2	1.2	This facility has 250% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (4.2 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↑ 250% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The December 3, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated one deficiency for failure to protect a resident from abuse, describing an isolated resident-to-resident incident with superficial wounds.
Multiple complaint investigations from 2024 to 2025 cited repeated deficiencies related to failure to protect residents from abuse involving verbal and physical aggression among residents.
The September 9, 2022 routine inspection found 10 deficiencies including medication errors, inadequate pressure ulcer and ostomy care, lack of physician orders for oxygen, and inaccurate nurse staffing postings.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 7

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

3.43

Arizona average 3.82

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

23 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 24, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 10, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 03, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 16, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 116

Employees 115

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 1.57 : 1

13% fewer staff per resident than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 46

Average shift 8.3 hours

0% compared with Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 35,206

Nursing staff breakdown

11.3 hours

9.1 hours

7.8 hours

Contractor staffing

57 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	50	0	50	15,565	92	100%	7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	0	21	6,939	92	100%	9.1
Registered Nurse	9	0	9	3,403	92	100%	11.3
Dental Services Staff	6	0	6	2,130	66	72%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,075	91	99%	11.5
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	1,037	68	74%	8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	962	68	74%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	896	67	73%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	688	58	63%	8.7
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	665	67	73%	5.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	558	62	67%	9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	543	69	75%	7.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	465	60	65%	7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	136	19	21%	6.5
Administrator	1	0	1	88	11	12%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	57	22	24%	2.6

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

21 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

9 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 72%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 74%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 74%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 73%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 63%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 73%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 75%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 65%

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 21%

1 Administrator

% of Days 12%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 24%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 19.8

23% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.2%

10% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 17.1%

8% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.2%

54% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 1.4%

36% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

11% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 8.8%

62% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 3.1%

30% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 8.6%

16% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.6%

16% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 92.4%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures

Average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.8%

11% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 76.7%

12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 42.2%

72% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 23.8%

122% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 52.0%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 53.1%

5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 19 days

Medicaid

53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 months

Total residents 74

Medicare

4.1% of residents

Medicaid

75.7% of residents

Private pay or other

20.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 76.7% ↓ 3.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $504.0K ↓ ~$474.7K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.0M ↑ ~$871.5K vs 2022

Operating Margin 4.4% ↓ 4.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	77.6%	74.7%	82.4%	79.4%	85.0%	85.1%	81.9%	87.7%	91.1%	79.5%	80.4%	80.0%	76.7%
Beds	108	108	108	108	108	108	108	102	102	102	102	102	108
Net Income	$1,658,538	$968,618	$955,399	$451,886	$868,804	$752,843	$1,058,394	$1,313,249	$1,523,368	$1,346,139	$1,500,671	$993,041	$509,474
Gross Revenue	$8,112,952	$7,668,292	$8,561,360	$8,351,963	$9,365,238	$9,035,798	$8,821,100	$9,803,088	$11,703,762	$10,031,325	$10,494,509	$10,370,533	$10,284,748
Operating Expenses	$6,768,555	$6,512,477	$7,055,622	$6,972,457	$7,920,946	$8,158,695	$8,290,764	$8,988,690	$9,765,744	$9,320,359	$9,755,292	$10,090,515	$11,023,331
Net Patient Income	$1,652,693	$961,400	$948,843	$447,839	$853,607	$740,815	$1,043,534	$1,304,783	$1,507,916	$1,336,773	$1,486,205	$978,716	$503,995
Net Patient Revenue	$8,421,248	$7,473,877	$8,004,465	$7,420,296	$8,774,553	$8,899,510	$9,334,298	$10,293,473	$11,273,660	$10,657,132	$11,241,497	$11,069,231	$11,527,326
Payroll Costs	$4,172,848	$4,022,065	$4,264,325	$4,019,978	$4,534,508	$4,503,482	$4,626,351	$5,063,150	$5,467,477	$5,064,250	$5,171,698	$5,154,593	$6,026,133
Operating Margin %	19.6%	12.9%	11.9%	6.0%	9.7%	8.3%	11.2%	12.7%	13.4%	12.5%	13.2%	8.8%	4.4%
Medicare %	11.0%	9.0%	7.2%	4.7%	6.7%	5.0%	7.8%	9.6%	9.0%	9.7%	7.9%	5.1%	5.6%
Medicaid %	71.3%	71.9%	76.7%	82.9%	77.8%	79.4%	76.6%	71.8%	66.5%	68.7%	65.4%	76.1%	77.8%
Private %	17.7%	19.1%	16.2%	12.4%	15.4%	15.6%	15.6%	18.6%	24.5%	21.6%	26.7%	18.8%	16.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$275	$253	$247	$237	$262	$264	$289	$315	$332	$359	$376	$372	$381
Cost/Day	$221	$220	$217	$223	$236	$242	$257	$275	$288	$314	$326	$339	$364
Avg Length of Stay	41.3 days	43.3 days	51.5 days	47.8 days	40.1 days	37.0 days	35.6 days	30.4 days	28.0 days	31.6 days	33.2 days	36.0 days	42.7 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$11.5M

Net patient income

$504.0K

Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.

Net patient revenue

$11.5M

Net patient income

$504.0K

Other income

$5.6K

Payroll costs

$6.0M 52.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.0M

Total costs

$11.0M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Housekeeping Services

Transportation Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 10%

Private pay 37%

Medicaid 53%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 38%

Medicaid 53%

4.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

What neighborhood is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center in?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix.

Who is the owner of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

The legal owner and operator of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is 24Th Street Healthcare Associates.

Is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license number is NCI-237.

When does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Justin Lewis is the administrator of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center.

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Overview of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

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Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

21 Licensed Practical Nurse

9 Registered Nurse

6 Dental Services Staff

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Physical Therapy Aide

3 RN Director of Nursing

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Dietitian

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

Discharges

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Arizona Long Term Care System

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Arizona CARES Program

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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