Desert Peak Care Center
8825 South 7th Street · Phoenix, AZ · 85042 · 6022436121
194 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $27,277 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $64,873 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 September 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 | Fine | $27,277 |
| January 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 43 days |
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $37,596 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035175 · certified since November 7, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.