Tempe Post Acute

Nursing Home
Overview of Tempe Post Acute

Tempe Post Acute is ranked as the premier nursing home that specializes in rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, the facility delivers a home-like and comfortable atmosphere where residents can receive the maximum potential in recovery. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build mutual trust that helps with an effective recovery and engaging experience. Tempe Post Acute is the ideal home for seniors looking to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

The nursing home aims to improve the health of its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness and continue to maintain an active lifestyle. They house state-of-the-art technologies balanced with a comprehensive care plan that helps recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

(480) 831-8660

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Arizona average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Arizona average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Arizona average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona average: 4.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 26m per day

This home provides 9% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Arizona average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 33m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 59m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 7m per day 2h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 57m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 9m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 24m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 74

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 88.4%
Residents per day (avg) 70
Occupancy rate
88.4%
Residents per day (avg)
70

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$9.4M
Profit
$1.4M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$9,397,697.00
Profit
$1,410,798.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
49.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $8.0M
Bed community size
74-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Expiration
July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-327
CMS Certification Number: 35106
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Tempe Post Acute is legally operated by Tempe Post Acute, and administrated by AMADOR ORTEGA JR.

Types of Care at Tempe Post Acute

Skilled Nursing
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality Rating
A Highest rating

Based on state quality rating data.

Inspection History

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.

15 visits/inspections

12 complaint inspections

12 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:March 17, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

8 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

8 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Tempe Post Acute

Most inspections found some deficiencies, but several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. The most recent report from March 17, 2025, cited deficiencies related to care plan adherence, food safety, dialysis services, and life safety code violations, including issues with obstructed exits, sprinkler system installation, and smoke barrier integrity. Problems with following physician orders for blood sugar monitoring and dialysis treatments were noted, along with kitchen sanitation concerns that could risk foodborne illness. No fines, license suspensions, or immediate jeopardy findings were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges in several areas without a clear pattern of improvement or decline.

Compare Nursing Homes around Tempe

The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Tempe Post Acute
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Tempe (Kiwanis Park)
62
No
65
ORTEGA, AMADOR
88.4%
$9,396,429.00
$4,614,601.00
49.1%
70.20
5/5
4.4299
4/5
4/5
5/5
9
-37%
+9%
+22%
Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit – Hospice of the Valley
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Tempe
128
No
55
TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC
93.9%
$72,432,980.00
$24,280,638.00
33.5%
59.70
2/5
5.3646
1/5
5/5
5/5
26
+161%
+32%
+29%

Places of interest near Tempe Post Acute

Address 4.8 miles from city center — 3.15 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center)

Address 6100 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

142
Total Staff
142
Employees
0
Contractors
39,298
Total Hours (Quarter)
56
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse158.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant377.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
100 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services
7 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3703710,63191100%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training290296,87891100%6.5
Licensed Practical Nurse150155,15291100%8.8
Registered Nurse9092,4618998%9.8
Dental Services Staff7072,2229099%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician4042,15491100%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,6968088%6.5
Speech Language Pathologist6061,4147077%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide4041,1157684%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3039908998%8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant5059846875%7.1
RN Director of Nursing6069436571%8.5
Qualified Social Worker5059156470%6.4
Nurse Practitioner1015856571%9
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1015176875%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031171516%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide101522%2.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
2.25

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

8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Arizona average: 0.6

9 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 15, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 02, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 10, 2022
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Bandera Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
57 Total Residents
Medicare 39 (68.4%)
Medicaid 17 (29.8%)
Private Pay/Other 1 (1.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.8
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.8
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.6%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.2%
8% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.5%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
121% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
39% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
14% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.3%
39% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.6%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.2%
26% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.8%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.3%
73% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.1%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.7%
26% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

AZ SCSEP

Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.

~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).

Not specified; income-driven.

Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

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

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

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

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

Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

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

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).

Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

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

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