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 (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
A proud member of the renowned Sagewood senior living community in Phoenix, Acacia Health Center is the outstanding skilled nursing community in the city. The beautiful nursing home community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who can go above and beyond for its residents. Compassion is at the heart of their service– ensuring that seniors can feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. Acacia Health Center ensures that they provide attentive care that offers a sense of comfort and belonging to the residents.
Offering short-term and long-term stays, the healthcare center has exceptional health services that promote health and wellness for each resident; provided by their LifeCare® plan. It’s able to promote flexibility and healthy living through its HealthyLife® program which gives an array of activities that will maximize optimum fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Acacia Health Center is an exquisite community to choose from, especially for families looking for an innovative community.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona nursing homes: B- 82/100
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (8 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 11% better Rank #289 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th 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. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2 | 2.3 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (2 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↓ 13% better |
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Enforcement actions
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Aug 2022
Arizona average 23.2
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,740 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 19,907 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,243 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 5,912 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,456 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1,152 | 85 | 92% | 5.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 983 | 89 | 97% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 6 | 8 | 897 | 80 | 87% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 3 | 5 | 829 | 90 | 98% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 3 | 5 | 578 | 78 | 85% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 462 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 389 | 58 | 63% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 12 | 13% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 20 | 22% | 1.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 12% | 1 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Acacia Health Center at Sagewood from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
21.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Acacia Health Center at Sagewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.4 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Acacia Health Center at Sagewood | NH | Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) | 78 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#6 / 76 | +32% | 5.51
Facility
5.51
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#6 / 71 | +50% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 75 | - | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#1 / 75 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#24 / 75 | - | 72 | A+ | 15 | Lcs Desert Ridge LLC | $15.2M
Facility
$15.2M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#2 / 79 | $20.0M
Facility
$20.0M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#3 / 79 | 131.9%
Facility
131.9%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#71 / 79 | 35279 | ||||
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center | NH MC | Phoenix (Encanto Village) | 108 |
75.9%
Facility
75.9%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#33 / 76 | +4% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#35 / 71 | -22% | -4% | $1.3k
Facility
$1.3k
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#55 / 75 | 67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#40 / 53 | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#41 / 75 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#33 / 75 | - | 87 | C+ | 67 | Bandera Healthcare LLC | $11.5M
Facility
$11.5M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#56 / 79 | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#45 / 79 | 52.3%
Facility
52.3%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#19 / 79 | 35014 | ||||
| La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH AL IL MC | Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village) | 192 |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#63 / 76 | -36% | 3.17
Facility
3.17
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#63 / 71 | -69% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 75 | - | 43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#67 / 75 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#56 / 75 | - | 89 | A+ | 81 | Waqas Qamar | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#78 / 79 | $2.3M
Facility
$2.3M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#78 / 79 | 69.7%
Facility
69.7%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#43 / 79 | 35270 | ||||
| Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute | NH MC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 130 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#29 / 76 | +10% | 3.62
Facility
3.62
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#47 / 71 | -4% | -11% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#60 / 75 | 65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#42 / 53 | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#53 / 75 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#58 / 75 | 2 | 112 | A+ | 67 | Phoenix Mountain Post Acute | $16.7M
Facility
$16.7M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#28 / 79 | $9.0M
Facility
$9.0M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#26 / 79 | 53.9%
Facility
53.9%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#28 / 79 | 35072 | ||||
| Haven Health Sky Harbor | NH | Phoenix (Montezuma Heights) | 120 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#45 / 76 | -8% | 2.89
Facility
2.89
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#68 / 71 | -25% | -29% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#44 / 53 | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#69 / 75 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#45 / 75 | 1 | 80 | - | 60 | Brigham Curran | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#72 / 79 | $4.2M
Facility
$4.2M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#71 / 79 | 84.3%
Facility
84.3%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#39 / 79 | 35290 |
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is in the Desert Ridge West neighborhood of Phoenix.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood's occupancy is 100%.
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Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is registered as a for-profit in AZ.
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Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is located at 4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050.
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