Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2509 North 24th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The facility operates with 108 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest rating. Desert Terrace Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average across clinical outcome measures such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is certified to receive reimbursement through both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible individuals who meet the financial and clinical criteria established by the state of Arizona. Residents and families seeking information about specific coverage terms should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor familiar with Arizona Medicaid policy. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Desert Terrace Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 3 stars and the health inspection and staffing ratings of 3 stars each align with the national average, suggesting performance consistent with a typical facility at the national level. The quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, indicating stronger performance in clinical outcome categories. The facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options available in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and its data is publicly reported through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database, which allows for direct comparison with other certified facilities across the country.