Freedom Plaza Arizona
Freedom Plaza Arizona is a Nursing Home in Arizona
Freedom Plaza Arizona is a Nursing Home in Arizona
Freedom Plaza Arizona
Freedom Plaza Arizona is a Nursing Home in Arizona
Freedom Plaza Arizona is a Nursing Home in Arizona
A retirement home driven by results and ambition, Freedom Plaza in Arizona aims to transform the lives of seniors in assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. As its name suggests, Freedom Plaza strives to ensure that residents maintain independence for a ‘retirement of a lifetime.
The senior living home ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full support, flexibility, and comfort in a home-like setting. They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, IV therapy, injections, and hospice care.
Jai Larman serves as the Executive Director at Freedom Plaza Arizona, leading the community with a focus on delivering quality senior living experiences. Under Jai's leadership, the community continues to uphold its pioneering legacy as Arizona’s first Life Plan community, ensuring a vibrant and supportive environment for residents.
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Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
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About this community
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Ownership & operating entity
Freedom Plaza Arizona is legally operated by Freedom Plaza Care Center, and administrated by IAN G LEWIS.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Types of Care at Freedom Plaza Arizona
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.
15 visits/inspections
13 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
Latest inspection
13 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
5 violations
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 12 violations
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Respite Care
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 7.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 7 | No |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 13,521 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 6,146 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,751 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,002 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,433 | 78 | 86% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 985 | 69 | 76% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 612 | 79 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 538 | 80 | 88% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 54 | 59% | 9.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 462 | 74 | 81% | 6.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 60 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 374 | 30 | 33% | 12.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 125 | 36 | 40% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 83 | 91% | 0.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Nov 2021 – Nov 2021)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (AZ)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | E | Infection Control | F0885 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | B | Nursing Services | F0732 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0697 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | E | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Nov 12, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Resident Census by Payment Source
Programs & Services
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Arizona Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
- General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
- General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
- AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
- Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
- General: Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
- 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 Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arizona Seniors
Arizona Long Term Care System
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual).
- AZ Specifics:Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-driven.
- AZ Specifics:Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics:High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Arizona CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
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