Friendship Village Tempe
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tempe, AZ
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Friendship Village Tempe

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tempe, AZ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Friendship Village Tempe accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Friendship Village Tempe

Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.

With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 9.5% Below AZ avg. ▼ 9.5% Below AZ avg.AZ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 27.8% Below AZ avg. ▼ 27.8% Below AZ avg.AZ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 64.7% Above AZ avg. ▲ 64.7% Above AZ avg.AZ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 11.3% Below AZ avg. ▼ 11.3% Below AZ avg.AZ average: 4.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 7th out of 71 homes in Arizona for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 22m per day
Rank #7 / 71Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 71 homes in Arizona. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arizona average, with a ranking across 71 Arizona facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Arizona avg (4h 4m per day)
vs Arizona avg
+32%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +310% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 2h 20m per day ▲ 225% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 44m per day ▼ 31% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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. 3h 22m per day ▲ 44% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 6h 7m per day ▲ 68% State avg: 3h 39m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 7m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 2h 5m per day ▲ 310% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
29 days
Bed community size
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #10 / 76Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 76 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its Statewide rank out of 76. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Arizona average: 72.7%
Occupied beds
120 / 128
Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Awards

Highest Performing Senior Living Community by U.S. News & World Report for Staff & Management

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 1999
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2026 Expired
License NumberNCI-2646
CMS Certification Number35074
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Friendship Village Tempe is legally operated by Friendship Village Of Tempe, and administered by Jadyne Schmidt.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. Darrell Jensen, Executive Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Spa
Dining Room
Garden
Bbq Area
Activities
Wellness Program8 Dimensions of Wellness
Specific ProgramsFriendship, Your Lifestyle, Inclusivity, Your Neighbors, Pet Friendly

Pricing & Financial Information

IL$4,309 per month
AL$6,540 per month
MC$9,277 per month
SN$10,950 per month

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 46 deficiencies 10 complaints 12 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

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

Rank #35 / 53 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 35th out of 53 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 53 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. Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2022 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (411% above)
• Deficiencies per year (400% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (111% above)
• Total inspections (140% above)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (67% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Latest Inspection June 6, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 46 9 This facility has 411% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (46 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 411% worse Rank #488 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 488th 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 Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 11.5 2.3 This facility has 400% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (11.5 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 400% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.8 1.8 This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 111% worse Rank #465 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 465th 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 Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 0 0.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 12 5 This facility has 140% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (12 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 140% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info 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 Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 10 6 This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #443 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd 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 Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 2.5 1.5 This facility has 67% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 67% worse

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

  • April 1, 2025 complaint investigation cited two deficiencies for delayed abuse reporting and incomplete documentation of verbal abuse allegations.
  • March 6, 2025 complaint investigation found four deficiencies including failure to prevent and timely report resident-to-resident abuse and inadequate supervision leading to elopement.
  • June 6, 2025 complaint investigation closed with no deficiencies cited, showing recent compliance with complaint-related requirements.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 6

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
26 Rank #43 / 75Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 75 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arizona State average, with a ranking across all 75 AZ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection
4.33 Rank #47 / 75Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 75 homes in Arizona. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arizona mean across 75 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Arizona average 3.82


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

17 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

26 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 209
Employees 122
Contractors 87
Staff to resident ratio 6.74 : 1
274% more staff per resident than Arizona average
Arizona average ratio: 1.80 : 1 Arizona average ratio: 1.80 : 1See full Arizona ranking
Avg staff/day 49
Average shift 8.1 hours
5% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 8.5 hours Arizona average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Arizona ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 36,676

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 61 total: 35 full-time employees and 26 contractors. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 15 total: 10 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 86 total: 57 full-time employees and 29 contractors. 86
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

16.9%

6,211 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 29 Registered Nurse: 26 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 57 29 86 16,546 92 100% 9.4
Registered Nurse 35 26 61 9,140 92 100% 10.2
Licensed Practical Nurse 10 5 15 2,020 90 98% 9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 8 0 8 1,940 92 100% 7.3
RN Director of Nursing 6 0 6 1,554 83 90% 6.5
Speech Language Pathologist 0 5 5 1,049 89 97% 5.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 670 63 68% 6.1
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 648 69 75% 5.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 0 4 4 617 81 88% 5.1
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 610 78 85% 4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 7 7 553 73 79% 3.2
Qualified Social Worker 0 4 4 384 64 70% 6
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 354 59 64% 6
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 276 46 50% 6
Administrator 1 0 1 224 56 61% 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 52 7 8% 7.4
Medical Director 0 1 1 40 26 28% 1.5
86 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
61 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 98%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 90%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 97%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 88%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 85%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 79%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 50%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 28%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.2
47% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.0
5% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.1%
43% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.7%
7% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.1%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.2%
192% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.5%
49% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.8%
261% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.3%
108% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.6%
64% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
5% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.0%
20% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
8% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 31
Medicare
30
96.8% of residents
Private pay or other
1
3.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

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

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$66.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$3.0M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$66.1M Rank #1 / 79Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 79 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Arizona average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$3.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$3.1M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #1 / 79Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 79 homes in Arizona. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$28.8M 43.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #61 / 79Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 79 homes in Arizona. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Arizona average. Well-run Arizona facilities typically land around 58–71% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$34.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$63.1M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (69% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
763 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 69%
Private pay 31%
Discharges
764 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 65%
Private pay 35%

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

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AL
MC
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53.9%
Facility 53.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
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87
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AZ AVG 82
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5
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35300
Friendship Village Tempe
NH
AL
IL
MC
Tempe (East Southern Avenue) 128
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
AZ AVG 72.7%
Rank #10 / 76
+29%
5.36
Facility 5.36
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #7 / 71
+192% +32%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 75
70
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AZ AVG 82
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26
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Rank #1 / 79
$28.8M
Facility $28.8M
AZ AVG $6.4M
Rank #1 / 79
43.6%
Facility 43.6%
AZ AVG 48.1%
Rank #61 / 79
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arizona

Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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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).
AZ

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
AZ

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.
AZ

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
AZ

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.
AZ

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.
AZ

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship Village Tempe

What neighborhood is Friendship Village Tempe in?

Friendship Village Tempe is in the East Southern Avenue neighborhood of Tempe.

Who is the owner of Friendship Village Tempe?

Friendship Village Tempe is legally operated by Friendship Village Of Tempe, and administered by Jadyne Schmidt.

Is Friendship Village Tempe in a walkable area?

Friendship Village Tempe has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Friendship Village Tempe?

According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Tempe's license number is NCI-2646.

When does Friendship Village Tempe's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Tempe's license expires on January 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Friendship Village Tempe?

Friendship Village Tempe's occupancy is 94%.

Does Friendship Village Tempe have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Friendship Village Tempe on this page.

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