A proud member of the renowned Sagewood senior living community in Phoenix, Acacia Health Center is the outstanding skilled nursing community in the city. The beautiful nursing home community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who can go above and beyond for its residents. Compassion is at the heart of their service– ensuring that seniors can feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. Acacia Health Center ensures that they provide attentive care that offers a sense of comfort and belonging to the residents.
Offering short-term and long-term stays, the healthcare center has exceptional health services that promote health and wellness for each resident; provided by their LifeCare® plan. It’s able to promote flexibility and healthy living through its HealthyLife® program which gives an array of activities that will maximize optimum fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Acacia Health Center is an exquisite community to choose from, especially for families looking for an innovative community.
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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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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 Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; 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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| Acacia Health Center at Sagewood | NH SNF | Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#165 / 521 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#5 / 55 | +35% | 5.66
Facility
5.66
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#8 / 59 | +50% | +39% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | - | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#1 / 61 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#21 / 61 | - | 75 | A+ |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#615 / 775 | Lcs Desert Ridge LLC | $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#20 / 58 | $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#4 / 58 | 131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
131.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#2 / 58 | 35279 | ||||
| Plaza Healthcare | NH SNF | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 179
Facility
179
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#25 / 521 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#26 / 55 | +8% | 3.44
Facility
3.44
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#42 / 59 | +109% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 80
Facility
80
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#152 / 290 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#11 / 61 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#25 / 61 | - | 137 | - |
59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#163 / 775 | Dmsi 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 | ||||
| Vi at Grayhawk | NH AL IL MC SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#223 / 521 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#13 / 55 | +29% | 5.19
Facility
5.19
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#10 / 59 | -6% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | - | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#2 / 61 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 61 | - | 33 | A+ |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#705 / 775 | 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 | ||||
| Freedom Plaza Arizona | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Peoria | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 521 |
35.1%
Facility
35.1%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#53 / 55 | -51% | 5.00
Facility
5.00
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#11 / 59 | +1% | +23% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 87
Facility
87
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#95 / 290 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#17 / 61 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#61 / 61 | - | 39 | A+ |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#499 / 775 | Freedom Plaza Limited Partnership Lllp | $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#30 / 58 | $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#7 / 58 | 113.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
113.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#3 / 58 | 35256 | ||||
| Vi at Silverstone | NH AL IL MC SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#230 / 521 |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#22 / 55 | +16% | 6.35
Facility
6.35
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#4 / 59 | +84% | +56% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#92 / 290 | 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
38
Rank
#330 / 775 | Cc-Silverstone, Inc | $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 | ||||
| Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Mesa | 70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#178 / 521 |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#2 / 55 | +36% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#42 / 59 | -39% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#142 / 290 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#15 / 61 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#34 / 61 | - | 68 | D- |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#385 / 775 | Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation | $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#40 / 58 | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#40 / 58 | 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#23 / 58 | 35171 | ||||
| Citadel Post Acute | NH MC SNF | Mesa | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 521 |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#9 / 55 | +32% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#34 / 59 | -51% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 90
Facility
90
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#77 / 290 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#4 / 61 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#2 / 61 | - | 120 | B- |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#514 / 775 | Terry Speth | $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#14 / 58 | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#13 / 58 | 55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#26 / 58 | 35103 | ||||
| The Terraces of Phoenix | NH AL IL MC SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 |
67.2%
Facility
67.2%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#33 / 55 | -6% | 5.33
Facility
5.33
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#9 / 59 | +13% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#20 / 61 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#17 / 61 | - | 43 | - |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | Humangood Arizona Inc | $26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#7 / 58 | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#9 / 58 | 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#47 / 58 | 35003 | ||||
| Mission Palms Post Acute | NH SNF | Mesa | 160
Facility
160
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#31 / 521 |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#18 / 55 | +22% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#38 / 59 | -30% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#200 / 290 | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#25 / 61 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#12 / 61 | - | 139 | - |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#330 / 775 | Clayton Wagner | $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#11 / 58 | $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#12 / 58 | 55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#29 / 58 | 35071 | ||||
| Advanced Health Care of Mesa | NH SNF | Mesa | 38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#220 / 521 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
AZ AVG
71.2
Rank
#6 / 55 | +35% | 3.84
Facility
3.84
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#29 / 59 | +54% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 83
Facility
83
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#120 / 290 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#7 / 61 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#6 / 61 | - | 37 | - |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#385 / 775 | New Ahc Holdings, LLC | $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#46 / 58 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#52 / 58 | 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#33 / 58 | 35266 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 83 on this page.
Nestled in Scottsdale, Arizona, Plaza Healthcare leads the community with an unwavering dedication to exceptional post-hospital care. Their mission revolves around surpassing expectations through comprehensive physical, emotional, and spiritual support. With over 30 years of service, Plaza Healthcare is a trusted, privately owned facility offering specialized care units for various needs, from dialysis, tracheotomy, and ventilator care to rehabilitation, emphasizing quality service and compassionate care. At Plaza Healthcare, residents enjoy many amenities and services tailored to enhance their comfort and well-being. There are ample opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment, from the Plaza Diner to the tranquil Plaza Courtyards. The facility also provides access to hairstyling services and engaging activities, and a dedicated team of professionals is committed to ensuring residents feel at home.
VI at Grayhawk operates in Scottsdale as a continuum-care community spanning nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The address is 7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Walk Score of 8 means the area is car-dependent; groceries, pharmacy, and most services require a vehicle.
Occupancy runs at 36.7%, notably low for Arizona nursing communities. Residents average 86 days.
Total nursing hours hit 4 hours 46 minutes per resident daily: 1 hour 25 minutes RN, 1 hour 8 minutes LPN, 2 hours 45 minutes CNA; that’s 14% above the Arizona average. Physical therapy alone provides 16 minutes per resident daily (167% above state average). Weekend RN coverage doesn’t drop; it stays at 1 hour per day, when many facilities cut back.
Total headcount: 117 staff including 11 full-time RNs, 18 LPNs, and 63 CNAs. Staff per resident runs 116% above the Arizona average. This is a heavily staffed operation.
Over five years, 8 deficiencies and 4 health citations (all corrected). The facility ranks first in Arizona for citations per inspection at 1.33 versus the 3.82 state average. But recent findings point to specific execution gaps: a resident fall from incorrect gait belt use during transfer, unsafe oxygen tubing placement, and infection control lapses. These aren’t systemic patterns; they’re moments where protocol broke down despite available staff.
VI at Grayhawk reads as over-resourced for its current patient volume. The staffing depth, weekend coverage, and therapy allocation suggest a facility built for high acuity or large census that isn’t materializing. For short-stay post-acute or memory care requiring robust staffing, capacity exists. For families seeking a high-staffing model in a lower-occupancy setting, the operational math works.
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.
North Scottsdale’s VI at Silverstone operates 24 beds as part of a Life Plan Community under Cc-Silverstone, Inc, with Andrew Quinn serving as administrator. The facility at 23005 N 74th Street provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care for Medicare and private-pay residents, averaging 66 days per stay.
The facility maintains 84% occupancy, surpassing Arizona’s average, and holds a 5-star CMS rating driven by health inspection performance 44.9% above state benchmarks and staffing levels 44.5% above average. Daily nursing care reaches 5 hours 39 minutes per resident; the fourth-highest in Arizona.
Amenities encompass fitness facilities, dining, pet-friendly housing, and multiple unit configurations from one to three bedrooms.
Inspection history since 2023 reveals recurring compliance challenges despite strong structural ratings. Seven inspections yielded 11 deficiencies (matching state average), four complaints (33% fewer than state), zero enforcement actions, and zero critical or serious citations.
Yet deficiency patterns repeat: infection control dominates at 40% of findings, alongside abuse prevention gaps and pharmacy compliance issues. March 2025 illuminates the pattern: a compliance survey on the 13th documented five deficiencies covering infection control oversight, drug labeling, and administrator policies; the Medicare recertification on the 17th reported zero deficiencies.
Falls with major injury run 6.9% (227% worse than state). Incontinence rates hit 30.9% in low-risk long-stayers, 48% above benchmark. Yet depression registers at 0% (100% better), antipsychotic use at 1.7% (83% better), and weight loss at 2.4% (56% better), signaling strong behavioral and nutritional management.
Short-stay residents excel: zero antipsychotic initiation (100% better), 65.1% successful discharge to home or community, and strong vaccination compliance at 96% for influenza.
Financially, the facility reports $1.9 million net income and 25.2% profit margin. Yet payroll consumes just 16.4% of $38.6 million revenue; the lowest ratio statewide and 70% below well-managed peer facilities.
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation proudly offer a multidisciplinary care plan that focuses on the personalized health care of each individual. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals. Montecito Post Acute and Care is the ideal place for seniors looking for a homelike setting in a nurturing environment.
Alta Mesac boasts its management and staff who are always at your service to provide convenience and make situations comfortable for seniors. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy– while simultaneously ensuring that seniors receive holistic wellness.
A few minutes from Gilbert, Citadel Post Acute is Mesa’s premier short-term rehabilitation center. The dedicated team of professionals approaches their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of safety and wellness– both physically and emotionally. They inspire residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Citadel is the place to experience effective care.
Citadel nursing and rehab experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.
Located at 7550 N 16th St in Phoenix, The Terraces of Phoenix occupies a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 62. This metric suggests a baseline of pedestrian utility for minor tasks, though the prevailing infrastructure still favors automotive transport. The physical plant is a two-story structure configured with 64 beds and a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, currently operating at 67% occupancy.
The 38-day average length of stay functions as the primary diagnostic indicator for this facility. At thirty-eight days, the model is strictly post-acute. The resident population is in a state of clinical transition, prioritizing recovery from acute hospitalization and preparation for discharge over long-term residential stability. This operational focus informs the staffing allocation. Daily nursing intensity is measured at 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident, comprising 1 hour and 12 minutes of RN time, 2 hours and 19 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 9 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage. The financial framework accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, ensuring compatibility with standard post-acute funding streams.
Regulatory oversight is provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing. Official inspections have evaluated systematic protocols regarding infection control, emergency preparedness, staffing credentials, documentation accuracy, and the maintenance of resident protections.
For those navigating the logistics of a post-hospital transition in the Phoenix area, The Terraces of Phoenix offers a specific utility as a short-stay skilled nursing option characterized by apartment-style layouts and a high ratio of nursing hours.
Receive the finest care and support for your ever-changing needs with the outstanding senior living community of Mission Palms Post Acute in East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ, providing onsite therapy and skilled nursing. A team of qualified and well-trained professionals attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations 24/7, ensuring they are well-cared for. Utilizing an innovative and holistic approach, the community works closely with seniors to provide them with customized care plans.
Maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of activities and enriching programs. The community features long-term and short-term rehabilitation to ensure seniors enjoy the right care for their condition. Mission Palms Post Acute is a safe place for seniors to start their healing journey.
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
At 5755 E Main St in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, Advanced Health Care of Mesa operates a 38-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term rehabilitation. The privately held facility is administered by Lisa M Harrison under New Ahc Holdings, LLC; active license NCI-2657 expires April 30, 2026.
The community’s patient profile is predominantly Medicare-insured (91 percent), typical for facilities focused on post-acute rehabilitation. Residents stay an average of 28 days before discharge home or to community care. Occupancy runs exceptionally high at 97.3 percent, placing it third among Arizona nursing homes in demand; a pattern suggesting limited availability but steady census.
Staffing includes 16 RNs, 14 LPNs, and 35 CNAs, with additional roles in rehabilitation, respiratory care, and speech therapy. Total nursing care averages 4h 15m per resident daily, marginally above the Arizona baseline.
The regulatory history reveals a mixed picture. Five inspections since 2022 identified 23 deficiencies, substantially exceeding the Arizona average, with recurring issues in discharge planning, infection prevention, and management oversight. An October 2024 recertification survey cited emergency preparedness and fire safety gaps. Complaint investigations in November 2023 substantiated a COVID-19 readmission denial and documented failures to notify residents of transfers and bed-hold policies, alongside hand hygiene breaches during wound care.
Zero critical or serious citations were issued; the facility incurred no federal penalties.
Where the regulatory record shows strain, outcomes data tells a different story. Short-stay residents experienced pneumococcal vaccination at 99.1 percent, new antipsychotic use at 0.1 percent, unplanned re-hospitalization in only 12.5 percent of stays, and successful return to independent living in 75.2 percent; all well above state norms. Falls with major injury occurred at zero percent. This divergence between compliance challenges and quality outcomes suggests operational issues distinct from clinical care quality.
On-site services span post-acute rehabilitation, home health liaison, and hospice coordination. Private suites, fine dining, library, and beauty salon round out community amenities.
The facility structures itself around the short-term Medicare rehabilitation patient; individuals recovering from acute illness or hospitalization and planning to return home or to community settings.
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Arizona
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?
Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Arizona Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Arizona Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 83 nursing homes in Arizona. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Arizona?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arizona, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Arizona?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
