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HomeArizonaDesert Peak Care Center

Desert Peak Care Center

8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 850426022436121WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(203 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
194
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $64,873

How Desert Peak Care Center Compares in Arizona

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.68 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
45.6%
AZ average
45.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.68 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.97.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.70.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 27, 2023
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 14 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Arizona median
Private Room
$9,506/mo
Arizona median
Maricopa County 65+
692,770
15.6% of county
County Population
4,430,871
Maricopa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Desert Peak Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona with 194 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
194
Avg Residents/Day
148
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 7, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
86.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (40)

F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jun 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0920Potential for Harm

Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 10 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$64,873
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJan 10, 2025
$27,277
FineJul 1, 2024
$37,596
Payment DenialJan 10, 2025
43 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.17 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.68 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.6%
RN Turnover
64.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (2)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
RAMI, ISAAC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Jun 1, 2022
CARROLL, KEITHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Desert Peak Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Desert Peak Care Center
Phoenix, AZCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $64,873
South Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Resolve Harmony Center, LLC
Phoenix, AZ3.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ6.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Ahwatukee Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ6.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ7.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Tempe Post Acute
Tempe, AZ8.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Desert Peak Care Center
Phoenix, AZ · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$64,873
South Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
3,168 ft4/54/51/5None recorded
Resolve Harmony Center, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
3.0 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
6.2 mi2/51/51/5None recorded
Ahwatukee Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
6.3 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ
7.9 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Tempe Post Acute
Tempe, AZ
8.1 mi5/55/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Desert Peak Care Center?▾
Desert Peak Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Desert Peak Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arizona is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $9,506/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Desert Peak Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Desert Peak Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Peak Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $64,873.
What are the staffing levels at Desert Peak Care Center?▾
Desert Peak Care Center provides 4.68 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 1.17 LPN hours, and 3.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.6%.
How many beds does Desert Peak Care Center have?▾
Desert Peak Care Center has 194 certified beds with an average of 148 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Peak Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 5 in Phoenix. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Desert Peak Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Desert Peak Care Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 203 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.