Archstone Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Archstone Care Center

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of West Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ, Archstone Care Center is a remarkable senior living community providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and social services. The community features cozy and warm living spaces that ensure the seniors’ comfort and safety. With a family-like environment, Archstone Care Center boasts a team of kind, dedicated, and experienced professionals providing round-the-clock care and assistance. Combining professional care and the dedication to serve others, the team forges a stronger sense of camaraderie with its residents. Archstone Care Center hears the seniors’ preferences and caters to them, ensuring they are given the utmost care and respect they deserve. Meaningful connections go beyond the community walls with partnerships with trusted networks to provide the best treatment and rehabilitation to its residents. The community also ensures that family members experience a smooth transition and provide necessary assistance. Residents may also bask in the beautiful landscaped areas and outdoor water features for their relaxation. With its utmost dedication to extending a family-like environment to its residents, the Archstone Care Center was recognized as one of the best nursing homes in 2024 by Arizona’s Newsweek list. Furthermore, Archstone Care Center proves its high-quality care and trustworthy assistance with its awards including the 2018 Best of Chandler Award, and the Arizona Health Care Association Leadership Award in 2021.

(480) 821-1268

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Arizona average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Arizona average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Arizona average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona average: 4.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 40m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Arizona average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 26m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 58m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 15m per day 2h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 17m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 22m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 68.7%
Residents per day (avg) 83
Occupancy rate
68.7%
Residents per day (avg)
83

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.7M
Operating loss
-$25.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$8,681,173.00
Operating loss
$-25,354.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
55% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $8.7M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
68%
Occupied Beds
81 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Expiration
August 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-390
CMS Certification Number: 35130
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Archstone Care Center is legally operated by Archstone Care Center, and administrated by ALLEN R DUNLAP.

Types of Care at Archstone Care Center

Skilled Nursing

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality Rating
A Highest rating

Based on state quality rating data.

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.

7 visits/inspections

6 complaint inspections

6 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:June 18, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

8 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

8 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Archstone Care Center

Most inspections found no deficiencies, but some identified issues related to resident care, staff training, personnel records, and life safety code violations. The most recent report from June 19, 2025, included deficiencies such as inadequate supervision during perineal care for a resident needing two-person assist, missing required in-service training for nursing staff, and fire safety concerns including an unprotected deep fat fryer and damaged fire doors. Several complaint investigations were conducted over the past two years, with some substantiated deficiencies and others resulting in no findings. There were no fines, license suspensions, or immediate jeopardy cited in the available reports. The facility’s record shows a mix of clean and deficient inspections without a clear trend toward improvement or decline.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Archstone Care Center
AL

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SNF

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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Places of interest near Archstone Care Center

Address 3.4 miles from city center — 6.65 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Children's at Desert | Mesa, AZ | Dobson Rd.)

Address 1980 W Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

101
Total Staff
90
Employees
11
Contractors
34,750
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse89.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse219.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant488.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
77 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
0.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,237 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4804816,98191100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse210218,06591100%9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,60491100%7.6
Registered Nurse8081,90791100%9.3
Dental Services Staff3031,2936470%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist0339717785%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide0225336673%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0115266167%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Dietitian1014725965%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1122975864%4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician011904853%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011393943%1
Medical Director0112467%4
Qualified Social Worker0117910%0.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Arizona average: 0.6

16 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 10, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 13, 2023
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Aug 25, 2022
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 25, 2022
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
82 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (2.4%)
Medicaid 62 (75.6%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (22%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 1.6
79% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.2
61% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.8%
84% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 1.8%
89% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.2%
27% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
39% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.7%
67% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
18% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.4%
7% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 36.9%
50% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 3.4%
68% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 76.5%
42% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.2%
11% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

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