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Desert Home of Arizona
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ
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Desert Home of Arizona

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ
13809 N 57Th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #71 / 80Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 80 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #57 / 61Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 61 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
3 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #64 / 84Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 84 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.
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About this community

License Details

IssuanceMay 5, 2023
License NumberAL12591
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Desert Home of Arizona is administered by Torrey Frank.

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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.

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.

Overall vs. AZ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (45% 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. 611 This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (6 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 45% better Rank #224 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.02.55 This facility has 18% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↑ 18% worse Rank #343 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 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.
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. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer
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Building Type: Single-story

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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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.
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 Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vi at Silverstone ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
SNF
Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 100
Rank #64 / 80
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #23 / 55
+13%
6.35
Facility 6.35
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #4 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +84%+56%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #4 / 61
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 61
-20-
43
Facility 43
AZ AVG 42
Rank #37 / 84
Cc/Pdr Silverstone, L.l.c
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #54 / 58
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #43 / 58
109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #4 / 58
35281
Vi at Grayhawk ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
SNF
Scottsdale (Grayhawk)
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 100
Rank #62 / 80
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #15 / 55
+25%
5.19
Facility 5.19
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #10 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -6%+28%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #2 / 61
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 61
-33A+
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 42
Rank #79 / 84
Cc Scottsdale Inc
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #51 / 58
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #39 / 58
87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #6 / 58
35272
Plaza Healthcare ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
179
Facility 179
AZ AVG 100
Rank #13 / 80
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #30 / 55
+4%
3.44
Facility 3.44
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #42 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +109%-15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 61
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #25 / 61
-137-
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 42
Rank #18 / 84
Plaza Hc Holding Company, LLC
$34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #3 / 58
$21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #3 / 58
62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #18 / 58
35084
Life Care Center of Scottsdale ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
132
Facility 132
AZ AVG 100
Rank #18 / 80
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
AZ AVG 73.5%
Rank #54 / 55
-54%
3.95
Facility 3.95
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #25 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -39%-3%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #48 / 61
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #35 / 61
3.0
Facility 3.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #49 / 61
145-
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 42
Rank #45 / 84
Cove Associates, LLC
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #52 / 58
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #50 / 58
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #10 / 58
35143

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Desert Home of Arizona is located in Scottsdale, 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 Desert Home of Arizona

What neighborhood is Desert Home of Arizona in?

Desert Home of Arizona is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Is Desert Home of Arizona in a walkable area?

Desert Home of Arizona has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Desert Home of Arizona?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home of Arizona's license number is AL12591.

How long has Desert Home of Arizona been in business?

Desert Home of Arizona has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Desert Home of Arizona?

No, Desert Home of Arizona has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona?

Torrey Frank is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona.

How many beds does Desert Home of Arizona have?

Desert Home of Arizona has 5 beds.

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