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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ideally situated near Banner Desert Medical Center in Tempe, AZ, Friendship Village Tempe is an outstanding community that offers independent living. Residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and cozy one- to- three-bedroom floor plans to ensure their comfort and safety. The community also provides an exclusive Assistance-in-Living (A.I.L.) to aid residents in times of emergency.
With plenty of recreational sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents will not feel lonely and make new friends. Residents also have plenty of dining options with a variety of delightful restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.
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 8th out of 72 homes in Arizona for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 5h 10m per day | ▲ 43% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Higher than the Arizona average: 72.7%Friendship Village Tempe is legally operated by Friendship Village Of Tempe, and administrated by Jadyne Schmidt.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
12 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)
Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)
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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 46 | 9 | This facility has 411% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (46 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 411% worse Rank #488 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 488th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 11.5 | 2.3 | This facility has 400% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (11.5 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 400% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 111% worse Rank #465 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 465th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 5 | This facility has 140% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (12 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 140% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 6 | This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #443 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 2.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 67% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 67% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
17 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
274% more staff per resident than Arizona average
5% worse than Arizona average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
61 total: 35 full-time employees and 26 contractors.
61
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
15 total: 10 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
86 total: 57 full-time employees and 29 contractors.
86
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6,211 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 29 | 86 | 16,546 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 35 | 26 | 61 | 9,140 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2,020 | 90 | 98% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,940 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,554 | 83 | 90% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,049 | 89 | 97% | 5.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 670 | 63 | 68% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 648 | 69 | 75% | 5.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 617 | 81 | 88% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 610 | 78 | 85% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 553 | 73 | 79% | 3.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 384 | 64 | 70% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 354 | 59 | 64% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 276 | 46 | 50% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 56 | 61% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 7 | 8% | 7.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 26 | 28% | 1.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
11.2
47% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.0
5% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.1%
43% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.7%
7% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.1%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.2%
192% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
49% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
261% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.3%
108% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
64% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.8%
5% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.0%
20% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
9% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
8% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.7%
6% 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.
69% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
31Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Friendship Village Tempe based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #1 / 80Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 80 homes in Arizona for payroll. 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.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
5.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Friendship Village Tempe's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Friendship Village Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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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).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Tempe (East University Drive) | 47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#222 / 529 | 53.9% | -26% | 6.30 | +57% | +55% | $0 | 5 | 1.7 | - | 16 | - |
91
Facility
91
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#1 / 819 | - | $7.6M | $10.0M | 130.3% | 35300 | ||||
| Friendship Village Tempe |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Tempe (East Southern Avenue) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#71 / 529 | 93.9% | +29% | 5.36 | +192% | +32% | $0 | 26 | 4.3 | - | 60 | A+ |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
37
Rank
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Friendship Village Tempe is in the East Southern Avenue neighborhood of Tempe.
The legal owner and operator of Friendship Village Tempe is Friendship Village Of Tempe.
Friendship Village Tempe has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Tempe's license number is NCI-2646.
According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Tempe's license expires on January 31, 2026.
Friendship Village Tempe's occupancy is 94%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Friendship Village Tempe on this page.
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