Phoenix, AZ

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2509 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ

(602) 273-1347

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

108

Certified beds

Average residents

87

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1972-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.62

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.95

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.02

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.11

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

51%

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 81.2%
97.1%
15.9 pts worse
93.4%
12.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.4%
94.6%
2.2 pts worse
95.5%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
2.1%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
4.2%
1 pts better
11.4%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
5.3%
0.9 pts worse
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.3%
20.5%
7.2 pts better
19.6%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.6%
11.8%
2.2 pts better
16.7%
7.1 pts better
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 19.3%
14.5%
4.8 pts worse
16.3%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.2%
10.8%
0.4 pts worse
14.9%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.9%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.7%
20.5%
12.2 pts worse
19.8%
12.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
4.8%
0.5 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.3%
91.1%
7.8 pts worse
81.7%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 23.8%
10.7%
13.1 pts worse
12.0%
11.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.1%
1.1 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.7%
87.3%
10.6 pts worse
79.7%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 42.2%
24.6%
17.6 pts worse
23.9%
18.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-09-09 · Fire 2022-09-09

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-04-08 · Fire 2021-04-08

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 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 2023-10-20

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-12-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

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

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Not marked corrected

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

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Not marked corrected

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

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.

Not marked corrected

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

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Not marked corrected

G · Actual harm 2025-12-03

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 2025-12-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

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 2025-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

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 2024-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

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 2024-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-11-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

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 2022-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

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 2022-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-24

B · Minimal harm 2022-09-09

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

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 2021-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2021-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2021-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2021-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-05-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bandera Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 33 facilities 2006-01-30
The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2002-04-01
Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2006-09-25
Hasan, Omair

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-03-30
Keetch, Chad

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 176 facilities 2011-03-01
Lewis, Justin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2002-04-01
Peterson, Forrest

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2019-01-01

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