Ahwatukee Post Acute
15810 South 42nd Street · Phoenix, AZ · 85048 · 4807590358
192 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.91 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
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.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035270 · certified since May 29, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.