Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sagewood
Assisted Living in Phoenix
CMS overall rating
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.
Sagewood
Assisted Living in Phoenix
CMS overall rating
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.
Sagewood accepts Medicare and private pay.
Overview of Sagewood
A strong sense of Southwestern vibrance, Sagewood is considerably the only scenic senior living in Phoenix. Sagewood has been the #1 in Customer Satisfaction for four consecutive years, and that’s undoubtedly because of the opportunity and security found in the community with its amenities and services that residents can explore the spectrum of possibilities. The retirement community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who are able to go above and beyond for their residents. Compassion is at the heart of their service– ensuring that seniors are able to feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. Sagewood ensures an exceptional level of choice given to their residents, so they can do as they please as freely as possible.
Residents of independent living are all given accessibility to the beautifully equipped amenities and helpful services Sagewood provides. The senior living community has exceptional health services that promote health and wellness for each resident; provided by their LifeCare® plan. It’s able to promote flexibility and healthy living through their HealthyLife® program that gives an array of activities that will maximize optimum fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Sagewood is an exquisite community to choose from, especially for families looking for an innovative community.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 6th out of 60 homes in Arizona.
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.
This home is ranked 6th out of 60 homes in Arizona.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.
5h 30m per day
Rank #6 / 60Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 60 homes in Arizona.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arizona average, with a ranking across 60 Arizona SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Arizona avg
+32%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 5h 8m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Rank #20 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 64 homes in Arizona.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
35 days
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Rank #20 / 64Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 64 homes in Arizona.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its statewide rank out of 64. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
35 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$63.2M
Operating loss
-$8.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$63.2M Rank #16 / 63Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 63 homes in Arizona.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Arizona SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$8.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #6 / 63Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 63 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.
$17.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #6 / 63Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 63 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$54.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$71.8M
20 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #56 / 60Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 60 homes in Arizona.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Stewart Ingram, Executive Director
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Room Sizes: 763-1362 / 1206-2337 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Types of Care at Sagewood
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Sagewood is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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21.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Sagewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.46 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
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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