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HomeArizonaFriendship Village of Tempe

Friendship Village of Tempe

2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 852824808313184WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(186 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
128
certified

How Friendship Village of Tempe 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
4/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
1/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staff turnover
46.6%
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 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Arizona average of 2.8/5.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 17, 2025
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 19 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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Friendship Village of Tempe is a 3-star Medicare certified nursing home in Tempe, Arizona with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
57.1
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 12, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
May 1, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
23.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 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: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: 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 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 6, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.6%
RN Turnover
41.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 4, 2012
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 4, 2021
CAMBERG, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
CASSANO, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 2, 1983
CRAWFORD, CATHLENECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 8, 2021
FOSTER, SHELLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
JENSEN, DARRELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2017
PEARSON, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PULSIFER, MARCCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 2009
RECK, ROSSCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 2, 2016
WELLS, SHIRLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
WOODS, COREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 2015
JENSEN, DARRELLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
PEARSON, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
PULSIFER, MARCCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
RECK, ROSSCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 1980
COMBS, SUZANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2018
GARBA, EMILYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2026
MARVIN, COLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2007
LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 2, 2025
COMBS, SUZANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 23, 2025
GARBA, EMILYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 7, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Friendship Village of Tempe and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Friendship Village of Tempe
Tempe, AZCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Tempe Post Acute
Tempe, AZ3.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
River Park Post Acute
Chandler, AZ3.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sandridge Post Acute
Mesa, AZ3.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Mirabella at Asu
Tempe, AZ4.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Plaza Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ5.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square
Scottsdale, AZ6.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $199,344
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Friendship Village of Tempe
Tempe, AZ · Current facility
—3/54/51/5None recorded
Tempe Post Acute
Tempe, AZ
3.4 mi5/55/51/5None recorded
River Park Post Acute
Chandler, AZ
3.4 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Sandridge Post Acute
Mesa, AZ
3.7 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Mirabella at Asu
Tempe, AZ
4.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Plaza Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ
5.1 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square
Scottsdale, AZ
6.5 miN/AN/AN/A$199,344

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 Friendship Village of Tempe?▾
Friendship Village of Tempe has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Friendship Village of Tempe 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). Friendship Village of Tempe participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Friendship Village of Tempe had any health inspection violations?▾
Friendship Village of Tempe had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Friendship Village of Tempe?▾
Friendship Village of Tempe provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.6%.
How many beds does Friendship Village of Tempe have?▾
Friendship Village of Tempe has 128 certified beds with an average of 57.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Life Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Friendship Village of Tempe?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 2 in Tempe. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Friendship Village of Tempe?▾
On Google Maps, Friendship Village of Tempe has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 186 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Services

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