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 (80% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
With 20 years of care, Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers short-term rehabilitation for temporary recovery stays, long-term skilled nursing for ongoing nursing needs, and respite care when a regular caregiver is unavailable. The 78-bed community is 96% occupied.
Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while shared junior suites offer a larger suite shared with another resident. Daily nurse staffing totals 5 hours and 40 minutes per resident, representing the nursing time available to each person. Medicare and private pay are accepted, providing those payment routes for eligible care.
Residents can use the pool, fitness center, spa, restaurant, and walking paths, along with transportation, religious services, and social, cultural, and recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
Standout metric: RN, weekends is +163% above Arizona average
2 of 6 metrics below Arizona average
96% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Arizona average: 94.4% · Contractors this quarter: Speech Language Pathologist (7), Respiratory Therapy Technician (6), Physical Therapy Assistant (3), Physical Therapy Aide (3), Qualified Social Worker (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Other Physician (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
10 points above the Arizona average for CMS-certified facilities (85/100)
Category breakdown
9 severity-weighted points (3 deficiencies) · 4× lower than the typical CMS-certified AZ facility (median: 38)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
41 days to fix issues · about the same as the typical CMS-certified AZ facility (median: 41)
Latest inspection: Dec 24, 2025 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 2 of 3 citations · 2 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal 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.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Arizona average.
13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 3 worse, 2 near AZ average
8 short-stay measures: 5 better, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
80% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
20% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Acacia Health Center at Sagewood from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (80% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
What do you like most about living here?
N/A
Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?
Yes
Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?
Yes
How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?
My husband isn't a mixer so for him it was limited. However I saw on numerous occasions alot of interaction among patients.
Do you feel safe living in this community?
Yes
How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?
Didn't have any so can't say.
How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)
5
Are special diets handled well?
Yes
Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?
Yes
Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?
Not that I know of.
Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?
Yes
Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?
No
4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 — 3.4 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Arizona average is: 64.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Acacia Health Center at Sagewood | NH SNF | Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
100
Rank
#47 / 80 | A |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
AZ AVG
73.3%
Rank
#7 / 56 | +31% | 5.66
Facility
5.66
AZ AVG
3.97
Rank
#8 / 59 | +50% | +43% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.1k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
21.7
Rank
#2 / 61 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
3.5
Rank
#3 / 61 | - | 75 | A+ |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
42
Rank
#73 / 82 | Lcs Desert Ridge LLC | $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#20 / 58 | $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#4 / 58 | 126.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
126.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#2 / 58 | 035279 | ||||
| The Terraces of Phoenix | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
100
Rank
#57 / 80 | ? |
67.2%
Facility
67.2%
AZ AVG
73.3%
Rank
#36 / 56 | -8% | 5.33
Facility
5.33
AZ AVG
3.97
Rank
#9 / 59 | +13% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.1k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
21.7
Rank
#22 / 61 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
3.5
Rank
#34 / 61 | - | 43 | - |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
42
Rank
#14 / 82 | Humangood Arizona, Inc | $29.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$29.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#7 / 58 | $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#9 / 58 | 45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#47 / 58 | 035003 | ||||
| The Palazzo | NH AL MC SNF | Phoenix (Leescroft) | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
100
Rank
#56 / 80 | B- |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
AZ AVG
73.3%
Rank
#1 / 56 | +36% | 4.09
Facility
4.09
AZ AVG
3.97
Rank
#22 / 59 | -53% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.1k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
21.7
Rank
#48 / 61 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
AZ AVG
3.5
Rank
#58 / 61 | - | 53 | - |
68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
42
Rank
#8 / 82 | Aphz, LLC | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#55 / 58 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#54 / 58 | 82.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
82.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#7 / 58 | 035116 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Paradise Valley | NH SNF | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 210
Facility
210
AZ AVG
100
Rank
#8 / 80 | B+ |
52.4%
Facility
52.4%
AZ AVG
73.3%
Rank
#45 / 56 | -29% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
AZ AVG
3.97
Rank
#34 / 59 | -12% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.1k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
21.7
Rank
#40 / 61 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
3.5
Rank
#14 / 61 | - | 110 | - |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
42
Rank
#7 / 82 | Life Care Centers Of America, Inc | $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#45 / 58 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#31 / 58 | 74%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
74%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#9 / 58 | 035146 | ||||
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center | NH MC SNF | Phoenix (Encanto Village) | 108
Facility
108
AZ AVG
100
Rank
#38 / 80 | B- |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
AZ AVG
73.3%
Rank
#22 / 56 | +12% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
AZ AVG
3.97
Rank
#38 / 59 | -22% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.1k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
21.7
Rank
#38 / 61 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
AZ AVG
3.5
Rank
#10 / 61 | - | 89 | B- |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
42
Rank
#9 / 82 | 24Th Street Healthcare Associates | $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#37 / 58 | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#41 / 58 | 53%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
53%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#36 / 58 | 035014 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other AZ nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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 96.2%.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Acacia Health Center at Sagewood on this page.
No, Acacia Health Center at Sagewood has a no-pet policy.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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