DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER

Desert Peak Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 8825 South 7th Street in Phoenix, Arizona (85042), within Maricopa County. The facility operates 194 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Desert Peak Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. This rating is based on the frequency, severity, and scope of deficiencies identified during inspection cycles. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and is derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes. Desert Peak Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs for long-term care coverage. Individuals and families considering this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (602) 243-6121 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When comparing Desert Peak Care Center to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed performance profile. The staffing rating of 4 stars indicates above-average staffing levels relative to peers nationally, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars places the facility in line with the national average on clinical outcome indicators. However, the overall star rating and health inspection rating of 1 star each represent a significant departure from the national average of 3.0 stars. The overall rating is a composite measure that incorporates health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with health inspections carrying the most weight in the calculation. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a complete record of survey findings associated with this facility.