Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
1045 Scott Drive · Prescott, AZ · 86301 · 9287789603
128 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: The Ensign 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 70 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 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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 | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
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 November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
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 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 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 November 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024 · 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 7, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035131 · certified since July 31, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.