Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 11 - 12 months.
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Have fun and live actively with a full calendar of dedicated activities tailored to your leisure and wellness. Scheduled transportation, visiting physicians, and a comfortable dayroom are also available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need supplementary care to live the finest retirement experience.
Desert Peak Care Center is legally operated by Desert Peak Care Center, and administered by Terry Speth.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 50 | 9 | This facility has 456% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (50 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 456% worse Rank #387 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 387th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 28% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 28% worse Rank #207 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 207th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Enforcement actions
| 4 | 0.9 | This facility has 344% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (4 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 344% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 22 | 5 | This facility has had 340% more total inspections than the Arizona average (22 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 340% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 23 | 6 | This facility has 283% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (23 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 283% worse Rank #482 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 482nd out of 486 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 7.7 | 2 | This facility has 285% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (7.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 285% worse |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Arizona average 23.2
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 20 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations.
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 121 | 0 | 121 | 37,794 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 45 | 0 | 45 | 13,873 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,168 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,726 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,924 | 67 | 73% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 989 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 932 | 66 | 72% | 8.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 785 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 194 | 42 | 46% | 4.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 179 | 44 | 48% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 144 | 37 | 40% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 25 | 27% | 3.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
1% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Desert Peak Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Security Systems
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 11 - 12 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Desert Peak Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| 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
67.3
Rank
#6 / 58 | +43% | 5.51
Facility
5.51
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#6 / 58 | +50% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | -
Facility
-
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#104 / 300 | 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
#617 / 777 | 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 | ||||
| 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
67.3
Rank
#33 / 58 | 0% | 5.29
Facility
5.29
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#8 / 58 | +13% | +30% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#269 / 300 | 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 / 777 | 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 | ||||
| Christian Care Nursing Center | NH SNF | Phoenix (North Mountain Village) | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#231 / 521 |
45.0%
Facility
45.0%
AZ AVG
67.3
Rank
#46 / 58 | -33% | - | +55% | - | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#132 / 300 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#11 / 61 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#25 / 61 | - | 9 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#255 / 777 | Christian Care Managment Inc | $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#58 / 58 | $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#58 / 58 | 88%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
88%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#5 / 58 | 35173 | ||||
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center | NH MC SNF | Phoenix (Encanto Village) | 108
Facility
108
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#116 / 521 |
75.9%
Facility
75.9%
AZ AVG
67.3
Rank
#26 / 58 | +13% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#31 / 58 | -22% | -4% | $1.3k
Facility
$1.3k
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#45 / 61 | 68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#240 / 300 | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#34 / 61 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#29 / 61 | - | 82 | B- |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#75 / 777 | Bandera Healthcare LLC | $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#37 / 58 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#41 / 58 | 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#36 / 58 | 35014 | ||||
| Desert Peak Care Center | NH MC SNF | Phoenix (South Mountain Village) | 194
Facility
194
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#21 / 521 |
67.0%
Facility
67.0%
AZ AVG
67.3
Rank
#34 / 58 | -1% | 5.64
Facility
5.64
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#4 / 58 | -23% | +39% | $64.9k
Facility
$64.9k
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#59 / 61 | 61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#286 / 300 | 38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#51 / 61 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 61 | 5 | 130 | - |
31
Facility
31
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#459 / 777 | Isaac Rami | $19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$15.3M
Rank
#12 / 58 | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
$8.6M
Rank
#25 / 58 | 39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG
64.5%
Rank
#56 / 58 | 35175 |
Desert Peak Care Center is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Desert Peak Care Center is in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
Desert Peak Care Center is legally operated by Phoenix Az Opco LLC, and administered by Terry Speth.
Desert Peak Care Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Peak Care Center's license number is NCI-2659.
Desert Peak Care Center's occupancy is 67%.
No, Desert Peak Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Desert Peak Care Center is registered as a for-profit in AZ.
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