SUNCREST HEALTHCARE CENTER

Suncrest Healthcare Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 2211 East Southern Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona (ZIP 85040), within Maricopa County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 115 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (602) 305-7134. Suncrest Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, indicating a record of inspection findings that places it in the lower tier nationally. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is at or near the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical outcome metrics at this facility compare favorably to national benchmarks. These component ratings together produce the overall 1-star rating, which is weighted toward health inspection performance in the CMS methodology. Suncrest Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare, including those receiving post-acute or short-term rehabilitative care, as well as residents who require long-term Medicaid-funded placement. Individuals and families reviewing payment options should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details and availability. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Suncrest Healthcare Center's overall rating of 1 star places it below average on a national scale. The facility's quality measure rating of 4 stars stands out as notably above average, while the health inspection rating of 1 star and staffing rating of 3 stars represent below-average and average performance, respectively, in those domains. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports and staffing data, to gain a more complete picture of facility performance over time.