Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 17 days.
Tempe Post Acute stands at 6100 S Rural Rd in Tempe as a 74-bed skilled nursing operation under Western Canal Healthcare LLC (owner Amador Ortega; administrator Amador Ortega Jr.), accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay with a typical 28-day stay. The facility earned a 5-star CMS overall rating alongside identical 5-star health, staffing, and quality measure ratings.
Nursing care delivers 4 hours 26 minutes per resident daily (ranked nineteenth statewide), with 124 staff members creating a 2.18:1 resident ratio.
Services include wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, pulmonary programs, and intensive rehabilitation therapy.
Occupancy sits at 69%; below the state 72.7% average, with 51 residents in census.
Since 2022, the facility accumulated 37 deficiencies across 15 inspections; more than triple the state average, with complaint frequency doubling the norm. While zero enforcement actions and zero critical or serious citations mark regulatory restraint, the moderate citations themselves document systematic failures spanning four years.
November 2024 Life Safety Code inspections cited three deficiencies: means of egress noncompliance, sprinkler system installation failures, and smoke barrier construction violations—foundational safety infrastructure gaps. The same month, a complaint investigation substantiated failure to follow diabetes care orders: two residents experienced blood sugars above 401 mg/dL documented in physician records without required rechecks or physician notification, posing direct risk of hyperglycemic crisis.
December 2023 food safety inspections documented live and dead roaches in kitchen and dining areas, food debris under prep tables and near baseboards, improper thawing practices near uncovered desserts, standing water under storage from ceiling leaks, and uncompleted daily cleaning logs.
November 2022 health inspections cited six deficiencies including unclean admission rooms, medication administration outside ordered parameters without physician notification, missed doses of antibiotics, scheduled showers reduced to two in 29 days, missing meal documentation, and absence of psychotropic medication monitoring.
May 2023 complaint investigation confirmed failure to coordinate dialysis services: resident #10 missed two scheduled dialysis appointments without documented reason, requiring hospitalization.
Recent complaint investigations in early 2025 returned zero deficiencies, suggesting possible operational tightening.
Long-stay quality measures split sharply: zero antipsychotic use (100% better than state), 100% vaccination compliance, and 9.6% ADL decline (14% better); conversely, falls with major injury hit 4.7% (121% worse). Short-stay residents discharge successfully to community at 63.7% (26% better).
Financial position shows $1.4 million profit on $9.4 million revenue, with payroll at 57.1% of revenue.
The persistent gap between regulatory ratings and inspection substance raises questions about whether the five-star designation reflects institutional capacity or regulatory timing.
Tempe Post Acute is legally operated by Tempe Post Acute, and administered by Amador Ortega Jr.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 10 | 9 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (10 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.6 | 1.8 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (0.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 67% 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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 16 | 5 | This facility has had 220% more total inspections than the Arizona average (16 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 220% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 12 | 6 | This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (12 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 100% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 3 | 1.5 | This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
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.
8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
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.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 10,498 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,837 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,493 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,902 | 69 | 75% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,410 | 89 | 97% | 9.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,293 | 81 | 88% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,277 | 71 | 77% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,229 | 73 | 79% | 6.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,213 | 66 | 72% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 867 | 66 | 72% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 718 | 84 | 91% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 669 | 65 | 71% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 653 | 69 | 75% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 68 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 161 | 18 | 20% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 12% | 0.5 |
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.
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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 Tempe Post Acute from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 17 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Tempe Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.15 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe 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.
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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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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Tempe Post Acute | NH SNF | Tempe (Kiwanis Park) | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#167 / 521 |
68.9%
Facility
68.9%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#32 / 55 | -3% | - | -19% | - | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#142 / 290 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#10 / 61 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#11 / 61 | - | 51 | - |
65
Facility
65
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#95 / 775 | Amador Ortega | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#44 / 58 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#46 / 58 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#25 / 58 | 35106 | ||||
| Mirabella at ASU | NH AL MC SNF | Tempe | 47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#213 / 521 | - | - | 8.19
Facility
8.19
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#1 / 59 | +57% | +102% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 87
Facility
87
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#95 / 290 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#4 / 61 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#2 / 61 | - | 17 | - |
91
Facility
91
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#1 / 775 | - | $2.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$2.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#57 / 58 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#14 / 58 | 367.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
367.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#1 / 58 | 35300 | ||||
| Friendship Village Tempe | NH AL IL MC SNF | Tempe | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 521 |
44.6%
Facility
44.6%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#47 / 55 | -37% | - | +192% | - | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#220 / 290 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#36 / 61 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#42 / 61 | - | 57 | A+ |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#499 / 775 | Tempe Life Care Village Inc | $66.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$66.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#1 / 58 | $28.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#1 / 58 | 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#53 / 58 | 35074 |
Tempe Post Acute is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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Tempe Post Acute is in the Kiwanis Park neighborhood of Tempe.
Tempe Post Acute is legally operated by Western Canal Healthcare LLC, and administered by Amador Ortega Jr.
Tempe Post Acute has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to AZ state health department records, Tempe Post Acute's license number is NCI-327.
Tempe Post Acute's occupancy is 69%.
No, Tempe Post Acute has a no-pet policy.
Tempe Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in AZ.
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