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HomeArizonaSun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

14002 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 853756235846161
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
140
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $4,838

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 133 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 3, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $4,838 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.67 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.7%

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sun City West, Arizona with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored above average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
133
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 25, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

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 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0773Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 7, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$4,838
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 28, 2023
$4,838

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

Nurse Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.67 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.7%
RN Turnover
39.1%
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 (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BANDERA HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 10, 2013
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 25, 2006
GRANGER, TERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2018
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 10, 2013
CHRISTENSEN, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 10, 2013
WITTEKIND, BEVERLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 10, 2013
GRANGER, TERRYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab?▾
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab had any health inspection violations?▾
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 3, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $4,838 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab?▾
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab provides 3.67 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.7%.
How many beds does Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab have?▾
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab has 140 certified beds with an average of 133 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Sun City West, Arizona with an average rating of 5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Sun City West nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

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