DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER

CMS abuse icon · Maricopa · AZ · For profit - Corporation · 194 certified beds · CCN 035175 · PHOENIX AZ OPCO LLC


DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER operates 194 certified beds in PHOENIX, Arizona. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1988-11-07. It averages 148.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 40 health-inspection deficiencies for DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER since 2023-04-28, 38 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-17.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-17F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2026-02-23F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2026-01-22F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-12-23F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-11-20F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-11-19F0600, F0607, F0609Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2025-06-25F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-04-14F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-04-01F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E
2025-03-18F0677, F0684, F0697Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2025-02-12F0920, F0921Provide 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. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-02-12F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-01-10F0644, F0680, F0684, F0698Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D
2024-09-12F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2024-08-13F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2024-07-01F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2023-10-27F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-10-27F0550, F0558, F0578, F0584, F0609, F0623, F0625, F0645, F0684, F0755, F0825Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D
2023-08-15F0684, F0686Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2023-04-28F0684, F0759Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D

Why was DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-10Fine$27,277
2024-07-01Fine$37,596

Has DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-04-1043

How is DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityAZ average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.683313.97147
Total nursing staff turnover (%)45.645.1
Average number of residents per day148.088.1

Who owns DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER?

DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name PHOENIX AZ OPCO LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRAMI, ISAACsince 06/01/2022
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEECARROLL, KEITHsince 06/01/2022

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