Phoenix, AZ

Desert Peak Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $64,873 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

(602) 243-6121

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

194

Certified beds

Average residents

147

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-11-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.39

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.12

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.82

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.83

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

65%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
97.1%
2 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
94.6%
4 pts better
95.5%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
2.1%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.8%
4.2%
3.4 pts better
11.4%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.1%
5.3%
2.8 pts worse
5.4%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.5%
20.5%
4 pts better
19.6%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 55.9%
11.8%
44.1 pts worse
16.7%
39.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.9%
14.5%
1.6 pts better
16.3%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.4%
10.8%
0.4 pts better
14.9%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
0.9%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
1.2%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.4%
20.5%
9.1 pts better
19.8%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.7%
4.8%
0.1 pts better
5.1%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
91.1%
3.2 pts better
81.7%
12.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.6%
1.1%
4.5 pts worse
1.6%
4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.1%
87.3%
5.8 pts better
79.7%
13.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-27 · Fire 2023-10-27

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-28 · Fire 2023-04-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-19

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-25

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-23

G · Actual harm 2025-04-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-18

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-18

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F920 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-03-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2025-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-13

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-14

G · Actual harm 2024-07-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-27

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2023-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-05-28

G · Actual harm 2023-03-31

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$27,277 2025-01-10

Fine

Fine · fine $27,277

Fine

$0 2025-01-10

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-04-10 · 43 days

43 day denial

$37,596 2024-07-01

Fine

Fine · fine $37,596

Fine

Ownership

Rami, Isaac

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 16 facilities 2022-06-01
Carroll, Keith

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-06-01

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