Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Phoenix, AZ, is a serene incontinence care and memory care community that warmly welcomes seniors. The community’s mission is to help residents maintain their independence while prioritizing their comfort and safety throughout their stay. With personalized agreements tailored to each individual, this community offers residents peace of mind an unparalleled support.
Here, residents can enjoy a rich schedule of entertaining activities and engaging programs that allow them to explore new interests and rekindle old passions. The community provides a wide range of amenities, giving residents ample opportunities to socialize and stay active. Additionally, diverse dining options are available to satisfy individual cravings and dietary requirements. La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center aims to offer seniors a safe and nurturing environment where they can fully enjoy their golden years.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Building Type: Single-story
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.
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated issues with abuse policy implementation, notification failures, and inconsistent resident care. The most recent inspection on August 8, 2025, cited one deficiency for failing to send discharge notices to the Ombudsman for three residents over several months. Earlier investigations flagged multiple deficiencies related to abuse reporting, inadequate supervision, infection control, medication errors, and staffing shortages, with no immediate jeopardy or fines reported but ongoing compliance concerns.
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Aug 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.
29 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 43 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
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16.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.09 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,864 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 45 | 103 | 17,597 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 30 | 65 | 12,853 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,020 | 75 | 82% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 982 | 77 | 85% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 938 | 72 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 766 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 617 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 596 | 66 | 73% | 9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 585 | 67 | 74% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 562 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 491 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 443 | 51 | 56% | 6 |
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.
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Historical financial and operational data for La Estancia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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