South Mountain Post Acute

South Mountain Post Acute is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing and post-acute care facility located at 8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway in Phoenix, Arizona (ZIP: 85042), within Maricopa County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 124 certified beds. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), South Mountain Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component measures, each rated separately. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting above-average performance in this category based on onsite inspection findings. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that fall below national norms as measured by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS for this reporting period. South Mountain Post Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to a broad range of residents, including those covered under federal Medicare benefits for short-term post-acute and skilled nursing care, as well as individuals whose long-term care costs are covered through the Arizona Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS. Families and case managers seeking placement for residents with these coverage types may consider this facility as a potentially eligible option. It is advisable to contact the facility directly at (602) 243-2780 to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment plans. When compared against national benchmarks, South Mountain Post Acute presents a mixed profile. The overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating and 4-star health inspection rating both reflect performance above the national norm in those domains. However, the 1-star staffing rating represents a notable gap relative to national averages, and prospective residents and their families may wish to inquire further about staffing ratios and care staffing practices when evaluating this facility. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are intended to serve as one component of a broader evaluation process.