Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center

Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1045 Scott Drive in Prescott, Arizona (ZIP 86301), within Yavapai County. The facility operates 128 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting below-average performance in this area based on findings from state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest possible rating, indicating staffing levels that are below what CMS considers adequate relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident health outcomes. These component ratings are weighted and combined to produce the overall 2-star rating. Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to benefit period rules and cost-sharing requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Arizona. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or relevant government agencies. When compared to national benchmarks, Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average, driven in part by its 1-star staffing rating, which is a significant factor in CMS composite scoring. The health inspection rating of 2 stars also falls below average. However, the facility's 5-star quality measure rating is notably above the national average, suggesting stronger performance in measurable clinical outcomes despite lower scores in staffing and inspection domains. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating facility options.