Inspection Reports for Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

AZ, 85083

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related mainly to employee competency, fingerprint clearance verification, documentation accuracy, and training, with enforcement actions in April and May 2024 resulting in civil fines totaling $1,250. Inspectors cited issues such as unverified caregiver skills, false documentation of services, lack of fall prevention training, and incomplete personnel records. Complaint investigations were not noted in the available reports. The facility’s record indicates improvement, with the latest inspection showing no deficiencies following prior enforcement and citations.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

5% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2024
2025
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 27, 2025
Visit Reason
No deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on August 27, 2025.
Findings
No deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection conducted on August 27, 2025.
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 4 Total: $1,250.00 May 8, 2024
Summary
The facility was found to have multiple violations including repeat deficiencies related to fingerprint clearance and fall prevention training, unverified caregiver skills, and false documentation of services, resulting in civil fines totaling $1,250.
Fines & Penalties (4)
AmountReasonStatus
$250.00Two employees' fingerprint clearance cards were not validated with DPS (repeat deficiency).
$250.00Two caregivers' skills and knowledge were not verified and documented before providing physical health services.
$500.00Services were documented in residents' medical records before being provided; false and misleading information was given to the Department.
$250.00Two employees did not have fall prevention and fall recovery training (repeat deficiency).
Inspection Report Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 0 May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
No deficiencies were found during the on-site inspection for modification of the facility's floor plan completed on May 1, 2024.
Findings
No deficiencies were found during the on-site inspection for modification of the facility's floor plan completed on May 1, 2024.
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $1,250.00 Apr 23, 2024
Summary
A fine of $1,250.00 was imposed and has been paid in full as part of the enforcement action.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,250.00Fine imposed as part of enforcement actionPaid
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 7 Apr 8, 2024
Visit Reason
Seven deficiencies were found related to employee competency, fingerprint clearance verification, personnel records, documentation retention, service documentation, and tuberculosis screening.
Findings
Seven deficiencies were found related to employee competency, fingerprint clearance verification, personnel records, documentation retention, service documentation, and tuberculosis screening.
Deficiencies (7)
Description
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition — employee competency in fall prevention and recovery
A.R.S. § 36-411 — Verification of employees' fingerprint clearance cards
Personnel record requirements — verification and documentation of caregiver skills and knowledge
Documentation retention — maintain documentation for at least 12 months after last date
Personnel record requirements — inclusion of employee starting date
Service documentation — documenting services provided in resident medical records
R9-10-113. Tuberculosis Screening — implementation of tuberculosis infection control activities

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