Inspection Reports for Brookdale Desert Ridge

AZ, 85032

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Deficiencies per Year

32 24 16 8 0
2023
2024
2025
Unclassified
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $1,500.00 Nov 6, 2025
Summary
The facility was fined $1,500.00 which has been paid in full as of the completion date.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,500.00Enforcement action fine against the facilityPaid
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 2 Total: $1,500.00 Sep 30, 2025
Summary
The facility was found to have deficient practices posing risks to health and safety, including incomplete medication records and failure to notify the primary care provider promptly, resulting in civil fines.
Fines & Penalties (2)
AmountReasonStatus
$500.00Failure to ensure a resident's medical record contained documentation of medication administration including date, time, dosage, and signature.
$1,000.00Failure to ensure a caregiver immediately notified the resident's primary care provider after an accident, emergency, or injury.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 16, 2025
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No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of multiple complaints.
Findings
No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of multiple complaints.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints 00143040, 00144184, 00144623, and 00144713
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 4 Jul 30, 2025
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Four deficiencies found related to administration notification, medical records documentation, medication services compliance, and emergency and safety standards notification.
Findings
Four deficiencies found related to administration notification, medical records documentation, medication services compliance, and emergency and safety standards notification.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint 0000136637
Deficiencies (4)
Description
R9-10-803.K.2. — Administration
R9-10-811.C.13.a-d. — Medical Records
R9-10-817.B.3.b. — Medication Services
R9-10-819.D.1. — Emergency and Safety Standards
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 2 Jul 7, 2025
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Two deficiencies found related to service plans and resident rights.
Findings
Two deficiencies found related to service plans and resident rights.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints 00135347 and 00122654
Deficiencies (2)
Description
R9-10-808.C.1.a. — Service Plans
R9-10-810.B.1. — Resident Rights
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $25,000.00 May 14, 2025
Summary
The facility was fined $25,000.00 which has been fully paid and the enforcement action is complete.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$25,000.00Fine related to enforcement action against the facilityPaid
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $100,000.00 Mar 31, 2025
Summary
The Department documented violations across several Brookdale facilities, issued Statements of Deficiencies, and assessed civil fines. Brookdale disputed some fines but ultimately entered into a settlement agreement to resolve enforcement actions and comply with corrective measures.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$100,000.00Settlement amount to resolve outstanding enforcement actions and notices for four Brookdale facilities.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Dec 31, 2024
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No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00221178.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00221178.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint AZ00221178
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 22, 2024
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No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00217685.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00217685.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint AZ00217685
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 24, 2024
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No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00216370.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00216370.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint AZ00216370
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 21, 2024
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No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00214769.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the on-site investigation of complaint AZ00214769.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint AZ00214769
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 1 Aug 9, 2024
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One deficiency cited related to resident written service plan.
Findings
One deficiency cited related to resident written service plan.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint AZ00214294
Deficiencies (1)
Description
A. Except as required in subsection (B) — Resident written service plan
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 2 Aug 7, 2024
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Two deficiencies cited related to policies and procedures and abuse reporting.
Findings
Two deficiencies cited related to policies and procedures and abuse reporting.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints AZ00214162 and AZ00214166
Deficiencies (2)
Description
C. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are established and implemented
J. If a manager has a reasonable basis to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 30 Jul 29, 2024
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Thirty deficiencies cited covering a wide range of issues including first aid, fall prevention, quality management, compliance with statutes, staff qualifications, documentation, resident service plans, food safety, evacuation drills, incident notifications, premises cleanliness, and toxic material storage.
Findings
Thirty deficiencies cited covering a wide range of issues including first aid, fall prevention, quality management, compliance with statutes, staff qualifications, documentation, resident service plans, food safety, evacuation drills, incident notifications, premises cleanliness, and toxic material storage.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints AZ00213809, AZ00213769, AZ00212955, AZ00212741, AZ00211631, AZ00210962, AZ00201232, and AZ00201117
Deficiencies (30)
Description
36-420. — Health care institutions first aid
36-420.01. — Fall prevention training programs
A. A governing authority shall review and evaluate quality management
A. A governing authority shall ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411
J. If a manager has a reasonable basis to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred
A. A manager shall ensure caregiver skills and knowledge verification
A. A manager shall ensure qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge of staff
A. A manager shall ensure documentation maintenance
A. A manager shall ensure employee documentation of freedom from infectious tuberculosis
A. A manager shall ensure orientation for caregivers
A. Except as provided in R9-10-808(B)(2), a manager shall ensure resident provides evidence of freedom from tuberculosis
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure resident has a written service plan including description
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure resident service plan is reviewed and updated
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure resident service plan is signed and dated
C. A manager shall ensure caregiver documents services provided in medical record
B. A manager shall ensure resident is treated with dignity, respect, and consideration
C. A manager shall ensure resident medical record contains vaccination notification documentation
F. A manager shall ensure service plan for personal care services includes required elements
B. A manager shall ensure facility does not accept or retain resident confined to bed or chair
C. A manager shall ensure service plan for directed care services includes coordination of communications
C. A manager shall ensure food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored properly including refrigerator thermometer
C. A manager shall ensure facility equipment and food contact surfaces are clean
A. A manager shall ensure evacuation drill for employees and residents conducted at least every six months
D. When resident has accident or injury needing medical services, caregiver immediately notifies required parties
D. When resident has accident or injury needing medical services, caregiver documents actions taken
A. A manager shall ensure premises and equipment are cleaned and disinfected
A. A manager shall ensure garbage and refuse are stored in covered containers lined with plastic bags
A. A manager shall ensure poisonous or toxic materials are stored in labeled containers in locked areas
R9-10-113. — Tuberculosis Screening
R9-10-120. — Opioid Prescribing and Treatment
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 3 Total: $1,250.00 Nov 27, 2023
Summary
The enforcement resulted in civil fines totaling $1250.00 for multiple violations related to employee training and abuse reporting requirements.
Fines & Penalties (3)
AmountReasonStatus
$500.00Failure to report suspected abuse of a resident according to A.R.S. § 46-454.
$250.00Failure to ensure the skills and knowledge of five employees were verified and documented before providing physical health services.
$500.00Failure to ensure one employee provided documentation of CPR and first aid training.
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $1,250.00 Oct 31, 2023
Summary
The enforcement resulted in a fine of $1,250.00 which has been paid in full.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,250.00Fine related to enforcement actionPaid
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 7 Aug 23, 2023
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Seven deficiencies cited related to compliance with statutes, abuse reporting, caregiver skills verification, first aid and CPR documentation, service documentation, disaster drills, and accident notifications.
Findings
Seven deficiencies cited related to compliance with statutes, abuse reporting, caregiver skills verification, first aid and CPR documentation, service documentation, disaster drills, and accident notifications.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints AZ00188259, AZ00190508, AZ00191312, AZ00192889, and AZ00193010
Deficiencies (7)
Description
A. A governing authority shall ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411
J. If a manager has a reasonable basis to believe abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred
A. A manager shall ensure caregiver skills and knowledge verification
A. A manager shall ensure caregiver provides current documentation of first aid and CPR training
C. A manager shall ensure caregiver documents services provided in medical record
A. A manager shall ensure disaster drill for employees conducted on each shift quarterly
D. When resident has accident or injury needing medical services, caregiver immediately notifies required parties
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