Total health inspections
1
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Aug 2022
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
Nursing Home
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
Nursing Home
Overview of Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
156
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
73
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
73
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$63.2M
Operating loss
-$8.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$63,187,051.00
Operating loss
$-8,636,184.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$17.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$54.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$71.8M
20 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 15 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work
How BBB ratings work
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
35279
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Stewart Ingram, Executive Director
Types of Care at Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
+87%
+36%
+17%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
156
No
A+
15
LCS DESERT RIDGE LLC
85.3%
$22,280,757.00
$17,576,191.00
78.9%
72.50
5.5065
-
3
-
+87%+36%+17%
Christian Care Nursing Center
-65%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Phoenix (North Mountain Village)
68
No
A+
50
CHRISTIAN CARE MANAGMENT INC
25.5%
$1,951,729.00
$1,346,359.00
69%
3.70
-
-
10
-
-
-65%
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
-24%
+2%
-50%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
210
No
-
69
WILKOFF, ROSS
36.1%
$10,527,711.00
$5,984,971.00
56.8%
83.40
4.1318
1
43
2
-24%+2%-50%
Desert Highlands Care Center
+3%
-15%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Kingman
120
No
-
54
KINNEY, PATRICK
62.1%
$8,190,392.00
$3,385,181.00
41.3%
71.30
4.0802
-
30
-
+3%
0%
-15%
La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-80%
-22%
-23%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
159
No
A+
81
QAMAR, WAQAS
55.9%
$4,705,235.00
$2,008,943.00
42.7%
115.90
3.1699
-
43
-
-80%-22%-23%
Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West)
Bed Count:
156
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LCS DESERT RIDGE LLC
CCN:
35279
Occupancy:
85.3%
Home Revenue:
$22,280,757.00
Payroll Costs:
$17,576,191.00
Payroll %:
78.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
72.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.5065
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+87%
+87%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Christian Care Nursing Center
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
Community:
Phoenix (North Mountain Village)
Bed Count:
68
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHRISTIAN CARE MANAGMENT INC
CCN:
35173
Occupancy:
25.5%
Home Revenue:
$1,951,729.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,346,359.00
Payroll %:
69%
Avg Residents/Day:
3.70
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
10
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-65%
-65%
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)
Bed Count:
210
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WILKOFF, ROSS
CCN:
35146
Occupancy:
36.1%
Home Revenue:
$10,527,711.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,984,971.00
Payroll %:
56.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
83.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1318
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
43
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Desert Highlands Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Kingman
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KINNEY, PATRICK
CCN:
35169
Occupancy:
62.1%
Home Revenue:
$8,190,392.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,385,181.00
Payroll %:
41.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
71.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0802
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
30
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village)
Bed Count:
159
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
QAMAR, WAQAS
CCN:
35270
Occupancy:
55.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,705,235.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,008,943.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
115.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1699
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
43
RN share vs State Avg:
-80%
-80%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-23%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
160
Total Staff
133
Employees
27
Contractors
44,848
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 30 | 9.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 10 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 8.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
122 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.5%
of total hours from contractors
4,271 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Other Physician: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 0 | 70 | 20,490 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 30 | 0 | 30 | 8,229 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,234 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,135 | 86 | 95% | 5.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,009 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,000 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 985 | 86 | 95% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 728 | 87 | 96% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 718 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 688 | 63 | 69% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 460 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 50 | 55% | 8.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 385 | 56 | 62% | 6.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 227 | 34 | 37% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 13 | 14% | 6.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 19 | 21% | 1.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
2 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services minor citation
Aug 25, 2022
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Aug 25, 2022
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 25, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
68
Total Residents
Medicare
44
(64.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
24
(35.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.2
18% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.3%
9% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.4%
53% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.5%
37% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
169% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
28% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
28% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.3%
76% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
20% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.39
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.39
17% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.68
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.96
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.96
35% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.48
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
9% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
56% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.5%
14% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.8%
11% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.8%
46% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
51% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
59.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
59.8%
11% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
73.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
73.8%
46% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Acacia Health Center at Sagewood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.3%
↑ 4.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$8,636,184
↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$21,459,776
↑ ~$2.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-38.8%
↓ 19.1pp vs 2022
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