Tempe Post Acute
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tempe, AZ
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Tempe Post Acute

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · 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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Tempe Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Tempe Post Acute

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.

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.
▲ 50.8% Above AZ avg. ▲ 50.8% Above 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.
▲ 80.5% Above AZ avg. ▲ 80.5% Above 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.
▼ 67.1% Below AZ avg. ▼ 67.1% Below 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.
▲ 10.8% Above AZ avg. ▲ 10.8% Above AZ avg.AZ average: 4.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
51
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
28 days
Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #167 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 521 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #95 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 775 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #32 / 55Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 55 homes we track in Arizona for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its Statewide rank out of 55. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%
Occupied beds
51 / 74
Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
License NumberNCI-327
CMS Certification Number35106
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tempe Post Acute is legally operated by Tempe Post Acute, and administered by Amador Ortega Jr.

OwnerWestern Canal Healthcare LLC

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 10 deficiencies 12 complaints 16 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

1 point below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Rank #142 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (11% above)
• Total complaints (100% above)
• Complaints per year (100% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 109 This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (10 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 11% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.61.8 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (0.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 67% better
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. 00.9 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 FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 165 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 126 This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (12 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 100% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 31.5 This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
9 Rank #10 / 61Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 61 homes we track in Arizona for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arizona State average, with a ranking across all 61 AZ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
2.25 Rank #11 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 61 homes we track in Arizona for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arizona mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 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

9 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 15, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 02, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 10, 2022
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 124
Employees 123
Contractors 1
Staff to resident ratio 2.18 : 1
21% 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 43
Average shift 7.8 hours
8% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 8.5 hours Arizona average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Arizona ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 30,812

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 All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 14 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 45 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 45
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 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 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

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 Assistant4504510,49892100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,83792100%8.7
Registered Nurse100102,49392100%8.9
Dental Services Staff5051,9026975%8.1
Medication Aide/Technician3031,4108997%9.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,2938188%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide5051,2777177%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist5051,2297379%6.8
RN Director of Nursing4041,2136672%8.7
Physical Therapy Assistant4048676672%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician7077188491%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2026696571%5.8
Nurse Aide in Training6066536975%6.4
Nurse Practitioner1015946672%9
Administrator1015286672%8
Dietitian1014576874%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051611820%7.3
Occupational Therapy Aide101733%2.4
Medical Director01161112%0.5
45 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 75%

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. 7.8
In line with 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. 15.8
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.6%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.2%
8% worse 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 20.5%
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 4.7%
121% 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 3.1%
39% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.3%
39% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better 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 100.0%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.6%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.2%
26% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.8%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.3%
73% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.1%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.7%
26% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 57
Medicare
39
68.4% of residents
Medicaid
17
29.8% of residents
Private pay or other
1
1.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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.

For-profit
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."
$9.5M
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."
$1.4M
For-profit 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."
$9.5M Rank #44 / 58Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
$1.4M
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.
$1.3K
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 #46 / 58Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.4M 56.4% 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 #25 / 58Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$2.7M
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).
$8.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
716 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 12%
Private pay 60%
Medicaid 29%
Discharges
712 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 9%
Private pay 63%
Medicaid 28%

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info 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 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 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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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
-57A+
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

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arizona

Tempe Post Acute 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 Tempe Post Acute

What neighborhood is Tempe Post Acute in?

Tempe Post Acute is in the Kiwanis Park neighborhood of Tempe.

Who is the owner of Tempe Post Acute?

Tempe Post Acute is legally operated by Western Canal Healthcare LLC, and administered by Amador Ortega Jr.

Is Tempe Post Acute in a walkable area?

Tempe Post Acute has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Tempe Post Acute?

According to AZ state health department records, Tempe Post Acute's license number is NCI-327.

What is the occupancy rate at Tempe Post Acute?

Tempe Post Acute's occupancy is 69%.

Are pets allowed at Tempe Post Acute?

No, Tempe Post Acute has a no-pet policy.

Does Tempe Post Acute operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Tempe Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in AZ.

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