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HomeArizonaDesert Terrace Healthcare Center

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

2509 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 850086022731347WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(290 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
108
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

How Desert Terrace Healthcare 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
3/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.35 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.54 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
55.4%
AZ average
45.1%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.97.
Reported RN time is 0.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.70.
Staff turnover is 55.4%, higher than the Arizona average of 45.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 20, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 26, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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 Terrace Healthcare Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
86.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0839Potential for Harm

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 26, 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: Jan 24, 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: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Oct 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.4%
RN Turnover
41.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BURNAM, SOONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 25, 2006
EATON, ALEXMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 19, 2025
HASAN, OMAIRMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 30, 2020
PETERSON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 25, 2006
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
EATON, ALEXOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 19, 2025
HASAN, OMAIROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 30, 2020
PORT, BARRYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 10, 2025
CARETRUST GP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2002
CARETRUST REIT INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2002
CTR PARTNERSHIP LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2022
ENSIGN SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2002
TERRACE HOLDINGS AZ LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2002
EATON, ALEXADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 19, 2025
HASAN, OMAIRADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 30, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Desert Haven Care Center
Phoenix, AZ3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $100,018
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ1.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ4.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Maryland Gardens Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ4.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Terraces of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ5.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, AZ · Current facility
—3/52/53/5None recorded
Desert Haven Care Center
Phoenix, AZ
3,696 ft1/51/51/5$100,018
Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
1.7 mi2/51/51/5None recorded
Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ
2.3 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Haven of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
4.3 mi3/52/53/5$8,278
Maryland Gardens Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
4.5 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
The Terraces of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
5.1 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Terrace Healthcare Center?▾
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Desert Terrace Healthcare 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 Terrace Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Desert Terrace Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 26, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?▾
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center provides 3.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.4%.
How many beds does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have?▾
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has 108 certified beds with an average of 86.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 6 in Phoenix. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 290 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →