Inspection Reports for American Care Homes, Inc.

4148 North 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, AZ, 85018

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025, identified deficiencies related to tuberculosis infection control, medical record documentation, and storage of poisonous materials, resulting in a $1,000 civil fine. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, including tuberculosis screening, medical records, environmental safety, treatment plans, and staff training, with a prior enforcement fine of $2,500 paid in full. Inspectors frequently cited deficiencies involving tuberculosis control measures and documentation of behavioral health services, along with environmental and safety standards. There were no complaint investigations reported in the available records. The facility’s deficiencies have persisted over time with repeated enforcement actions, indicating ongoing challenges in meeting regulatory requirements.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 6.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

81% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2023
2024
2025
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 4 Total: $1,000.00 Nov 18, 2025
Summary
The violations were repeated but caused no actual physical or psychosocial harm, with potential for minimal or more than minimal harm. A total civil fine of $1,000 was assessed.
Fines & Penalties (4)
AmountReasonStatus
$250.00Failure to implement tuberculosis infection control activities including baseline screening and assessing risks of prior exposure to infectious TB.
$250.00Failure to ensure a resident provided evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis within seven calendar days after admission.
$250.00Failure to ensure a resident's medical record contained documentation of behavioral health services provided.
$250.00Failure to ensure poisonous or toxic materials were stored in a locked area inaccessible to residents.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 5 Deficiencies: 10 May 8, 2025
Visit Reason
Ten deficiencies found related to tuberculosis screening, medical records, environmental safety, contracted services, treatment plans, behavioral health documentation, and emergency safety standards.
Findings
Ten deficiencies found related to tuberculosis screening, medical records, environmental safety, contracted services, treatment plans, behavioral health documentation, and emergency safety standards.
Deficiencies (10)
Description
R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Tuberculosis Screening
R9-10-707.A.13.b. Admission; Assessment
R9-10-712.C.15. Medical Records
R9-10-721.A.14. Environmental Standards
R9-10-113.A.1-2. Tuberculosis Screening
R9-10-703.C.5.a-b. Administration
R9-10-705.1-2. Contracted Services
R9-10-708.A.4.c. Treatment Plan
R9-10-716.C.2.e. Behavioral Health Services
R9-10-720.B.4. Emergency and Safety Standards
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $2,500.00 Jul 2, 2024
Summary
A fine of $2,500.00 was imposed and has been paid in full as part of the enforcement action.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$2,500.00Fine imposed as part of enforcement actionPaid
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 5 Deficiencies: 8 May 28, 2024
Visit Reason
Eighteen deficiencies found including failures in staff training, personnel records, medical examinations, treatment plans, food safety, and environmental safety.
Findings
Eighteen deficiencies found including failures in staff training, personnel records, medical examinations, treatment plans, food safety, and environmental safety.
Deficiencies (8)
Description
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs
M. Administrator shall ensure inspection reports are posted and available
G. Personnel records maintenance
K. Daily staffing schedule requirements
A. Medical history and physical examination requirements
A. Treatment plan development and implementation
B. Resident bedroom safety features
R9-10-113. Tuberculosis Screening
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 5 Deficiencies: 2 Mar 30, 2023
Visit Reason
Two deficiencies found related to food refrigeration and smoking area signage.
Findings
Two deficiencies found related to food refrigeration and smoking area signage.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
C. Food safety
B. Smoking area signage
Enforcement Action Enforcement Total: $0.00 Nodate Enforcement

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