Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Maricopa County, AZ

CMS overall rating

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Maricopa County, AZ

CMS overall rating

2509 N 24Th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 View map

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Conveniently set in Phoenix, AZ, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a welcoming community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community features a team of reliable caregivers trained to help residents with their rehabilitation and daily needs. They also cater to the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s through their Integrated Cognitive Program and round-the-clock support.

In-house therapists are always available to support residents with their recovery needs or maintain their highest level of functionality. A full range of entertaining and enriching activities are offered daily to help keep everyone busy and happy. Here, residents find a comfortable environment to continue enjoying their desired life.

(602) 273-1347 contact-desertterrace@ensignservices.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 54m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 11m per day)

vs Arizona avg

-7%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	37m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	57m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
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 1m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
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.	2h 59m per day	▼ 18% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	4m per day	▼ 33% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
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.	29m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

43 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 19 days

Medicaid

53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$10.3M

Profit

$509.5K

Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.

Home revenue

$10.3M

Profit

$509.5K

Payroll costs

$6.5M

62.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.3M

Total costs $9.8M

108-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 67 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

82 / 108

Average residents per home in Arizona 84 per day

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

StatusActive

ExpirationJune 30, 2026

License NumberNCI-237

CMS Certification Number35014

QualificationHealth Care

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is legally operated by Desert Terrace Healthcare Center, and administrated by Justin Lewis.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Forrest Peterson, Manager

Rehabilitation Services

Specific ProgramsIn-house Therapy, Stay Active

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Transportation Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Nursing Home Memory Care

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Ratings

Quality Rating

A Highest rating

Based on state quality rating data.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 39 deficiencies 21 complaints 22 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2021 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 3, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	39	9	This facility has 333% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (39 vs. AZ avg 9). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 333% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	7.8	1.8	This facility has 333% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (7.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 333% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.8	1.8	This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Arizona average (1.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.— At avg

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	22	5	This facility has 340% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (22 vs. AZ avg 5). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 340% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Metric	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	21	6	This facility has 250% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (21 vs. AZ avg 6). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 250% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	4.2	1.2	This facility has 250% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (4.2 vs. AZ avg 1.2). Click this badge to view the full Arizona ranking.↑ 250% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of occasional deficiencies primarily related to abuse reporting, quality of care, care planning, health services policies, pharmacy services, and Life Safety Code issues such as fire safety and electrical system maintenance. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one deficiency cited for abuse reporting in January 2025 and a few others related to care and administrative policies in prior reports. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The overall trend suggests improvement, as recent inspections have consistently found no deficiencies.

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Inspections Since 2021

Total health inspections 7

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

3.43

Arizona average 3.82

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

20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical Health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious Health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

23 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 24, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 10, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 03, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 16, 2024

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 10 deficiencies (42%)

Resident Rights 4 deficiencies (17%)

Pharmacy Services 3 deficiencies (13%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 2 deficiencies (8%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (4%)

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

4.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Total staff 154

Employees 149

Contractors 5

Staff to resident ratio 2.08:1

14% better than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 51

Average shift 8.3 hours

0% compared with Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 38,528

Nursing staff breakdown

Total count 14

9.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Total count 33

9.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Total count 67

7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

123 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	67	0	67	17,022	91	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	31	2	33	7,676	91	100%	9.3
Registered Nurse	12	2	14	4,002	91	100%	9.9
Dental Services Staff	6	0	6	2,531	65	71%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	1,148	65	71%	8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	7	0	7	1,009	85	93%	10.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	1,003	70	77%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	940	68	75%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	696	68	75%	5.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	522	58	64%	9
Dietitian	1	0	1	521	65	71%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	517	65	71%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	182	25	27%	7.3
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	176	19	21%	7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	64	28	31%	2.3

67 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

33 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

14 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 71%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 71%

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 93%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 77%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 75%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 75%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 71%

1 Administrator

% of Days 71%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 27%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 21%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 31%

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Total residents 74

Medicare

4.1% of residents

Medicaid

75.7% of residents

Private pay or other

20.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 19.8

23% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.2%

10% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 17.1%

8% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.2%

54% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 1.4%

36% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

11% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 8.8%

62% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 3.1%

30% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 8.6%

16% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.6%

16% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 92.4%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures

Average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.8%

11% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 76.7%

12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 42.2%

72% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 23.8%

122% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 52.0%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 53.1%

5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center	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). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Phoenix (Encanto Village)	108	81.3%	+12%	3.90	-9%	-4%	$0	24	3.4	-	93	C+	67	Bandera Healthcare LLC	$10.3M	$6.5M	62.8%	35014
Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute	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). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village)	130	89.0%	+22%	3.62	+7%	-11%	$8.0k	30	5.0	2	110	A+	67	Phoenix Mountain Post Acute	$15.8M	$9.1M	57.5%	35072
Haven Health Sky Harbor	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). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Phoenix (Montezuma Heights)	120	45.4%	-38%	2.89	+11%	-29%	$43.6k	46	4.2	1	113	-	60	Brigham Curran	$7.7M	$4.2M	54.7%	35290
Desert Peak Care Center	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). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Phoenix (South Mountain Village)	194	66.5%	-9%	5.64	-42%	+39%	$152.1k	38	2.5	5	144	-	31	Isaac Rami	$19.8M	$9.6M	48.3%	35175

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 81.3% ↑ 1.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $509.5K ↓ ~$483.6K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6.5M ↑ ~$425.5K vs 2022

Profit Margin 5.0% ↓ 4.6pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	77.6%	74.7%	82.4%	79.4%	85.0%	85.1%	81.9%	87.7%	91.1%	79.5%	80.4%	80.0%	81.3%
Beds	108	108	108	108	108	108	108	102	102	102	102	102	102
Net Income	$1,658,538	$968,618	$955,399	$451,886	$868,804	$752,843	$1,058,394	$1,313,249	$1,523,368	$1,346,139	$1,500,671	$993,041	$509,474
Gross Revenue	$8,112,952	$7,668,292	$8,561,360	$8,351,963	$9,365,238	$9,035,798	$8,821,100	$9,803,088	$11,703,762	$10,031,325	$10,494,509	$10,370,533	$10,284,748
Operating Expenses	$6,768,555	$6,512,477	$7,055,622	$6,972,457	$7,920,946	$8,158,695	$8,290,764	$8,988,690	$9,765,744	$9,320,359	$9,755,292	$10,090,515	$11,023,331
Net Patient Revenue	$8,421,248	$7,473,877	$8,004,465	$7,420,296	$8,774,553	$8,899,510	$9,334,298	$10,293,473	$11,273,660	$10,657,132	$11,241,497	$11,069,231	$11,527,326
Total Payroll	$4,348,942	$4,096,271	$4,324,864	$4,053,128	$4,564,692	$4,604,799	$4,660,618	$5,094,970	$5,550,038	$5,065,002	$5,214,326	$6,036,816	$6,462,328
Profit Margin %	20.4%	12.6%	11.2%	5.4%	9.3%	8.3%	12.0%	13.4%	13.0%	13.4%	14.3%	9.6%	5.0%
Medicare %	11.0%	9.0%	7.2%	4.7%	6.7%	5.0%	7.8%	9.6%	9.0%	9.7%	7.9%	5.1%	5.6%
Medicaid %	71.3%	71.9%	76.7%	82.9%	77.8%	79.4%	76.6%	71.8%	66.5%	68.7%	65.4%	76.1%	77.8%
Private %	17.7%	19.1%	16.2%	12.4%	15.4%	15.6%	15.6%	18.6%	24.5%	21.6%	26.7%	18.8%	16.5%
Revenue/Day	$275	$253	$247	$237	$262	$264	$289	$315	$332	$359	$376	$372	$381
Cost/Day	$221	$220	$217	$223	$236	$242	$257	$275	$288	$314	$326	$339	$364
Avg Length of Stay	41.3 days	43.3 days	51.5 days	47.8 days	40.1 days	37.0 days	35.6 days	30.4 days	28.0 days	31.6 days	33.2 days	36.0 days	42.7 days

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What neighborhood is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center in?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix.

Is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license number is NCI-237.

When does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Justin Lewis is the administrator of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center.

How many beds does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has 108 beds.

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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Overview of Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

What does this home offer?

Types of Care at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Contact Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Performance summary

Ratings

Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Inspection Reports

Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Arizona

Arizona Long Term Care System

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Arizona CARES Program

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

67 Certified Nursing Assistant

33 Licensed Practical Nurse

14 Registered Nurse

6 Dental Services Staff

5 Speech Language Pathologist

7 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Administrator

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 RN Director of Nursing

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

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Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

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