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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Desert Peak Care Center

(602) 243-6121

About Desert Peak Care Center

Desert Peak Care Center brings together experienced nursing staff and modern rehabilitation therapy in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to helping patients regain strength and independence. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs focus on personalized recovery, whether following surgery, illness, or injury.

Community at a glance

Capacity

194 residents

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET, Phoenix, Arizona 85042

(602) 243-6121

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Desert Peak Care Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 17, 2026, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Arizona average is 6.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 41 minutes with each resident a day, above the Arizona average of 3 hours 59 minutes.

Medicare fined Desert Peak Care Center 3 times in the last three years, $181,398 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 41 minutesAbove the Arizona average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day24 minutesBelow the Arizona average
Nursing staff who left in the past year46%

Inspections

40 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 14, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 9, 2026

April 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 2, 2026
April 17, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 2, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 2, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 2, 2026
February 23, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 18, 2026
January 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 5, 2026
December 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 23, 2026
November 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
November 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 30, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 20, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 30, 2025
June 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
April 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2025
April 1, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 23, 2025
March 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 17, 2025
February 12, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 26, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 26, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 26, 2025
January 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 20, 2025
  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 14, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 21, 2025
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 20, 2025
September 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 17, 2024
August 13, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 14, 2024
July 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024
October 27, 2023 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Nov 24, 2023
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 24, 2023

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $181,398 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • April 17, 2026Fine: $116,525
  • January 10, 2025Fine: $27,277
  • January 10, 2025Payment denial, 43 days
  • July 1, 2024Fine: $37,596

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Phoenix Az Opco LLC
Medicare-certified beds
194
Average residents per day
148
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 7, 1988
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
035175

Location

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8825 SOUTH 7TH STREETPhoenix, AZ 85042

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Questions about Desert Peak Care Center

How did Desert Peak Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 17, 2026 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 9 of them from complaint investigations. The Arizona average is 6.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Desert Peak Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 41 minutes with each resident per day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses. 46% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Desert Peak Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Desert Peak Care Center 3 times in the last three years, totaling $181,398.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Phoenix Skilled Nursing in Arizona Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026