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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 4th out of 57 homes in Arizona.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 24m per day | ▼ 44% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 7m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 49m per day | ▲ 19% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 49m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 83% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 17m per day | ▼ 45% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily 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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #18 / 61Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 61 homes in Arizona.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%Desert Peak Care Center is legally operated by Desert Peak Care Center, and administrated by Terry Speth.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 85 | 9 | This facility has 844% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (85 vs. AZ avg 9). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 844% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 28.3 | 3 | This facility has 843% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (28.3 vs. AZ avg 3). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 843% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 83% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 83% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 26 | 5 | This facility has 420% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (26 vs. AZ avg 5). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 420% worse |
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 23 | 6 | This facility has 283% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (23 vs. AZ avg 6). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 283% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 7.7 | 2 | This facility has 285% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (7.7 vs. AZ avg 2). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 285% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 18, 2025, cited three deficiencies related to policies and procedures for physical and behavioral health services, medical record documentation, and care planning. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving care planning, abuse prevention, policies and procedures, and maintenance issues, with some surveys citing multiple deficiencies in these areas. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted issues with emergency preparedness, corridor doors, and smoke barriers, but the facility met Medicare Life Safety Code standards based on accepted plans of correction. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges in documentation and care planning, with no clear trend of overall improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsArizona 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.
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
733% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
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Desert Peak Care Center is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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6.4 miles from city center
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
13% worse than Arizona average
0% compared with Arizona average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 113 | 0 | 113 | 36,573 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 43 | 0 | 43 | 13,182 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,805 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,534 | 91 | 100% | 10.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,008 | 67 | 74% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,066 | 70 | 77% | 8.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 60 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 159 | 39 | 43% | 3.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 158 | 27 | 30% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 146 | 39 | 43% | 3.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 142 | 34 | 37% | 4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
129Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
11% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.8
14% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.9%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.9%
33% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
25% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.7%
13% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
44% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
19% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.7%
86% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
47.7%
365% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
7.3%
619% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.1%
7% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
401% higher than Arizona averageArizona average: $30K
79% more fines than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
1500% more payment denials than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 10, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 10, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 1, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Desert Peak Care Center is in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
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.
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Peak Care Center's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Desert Peak Care Center's occupancy is 67%.
Terry Speth is the administrator of Desert Peak Care Center.
Desert Peak Care Center has 194 beds.
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