SANTE OF NORTH SCOTTSDALE
17490 NORTH 93RD STREET, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85255 · 4805885386
Nursing HomeMedicare Certified
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
72
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Sante of North Scottsdale holds an overall 4-star (above average) CMS rating, which is calculated as a composite of three separate scores. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the facility lands around average when it comes to the number and seriousness of citations found during state inspections - not a red flag, but worth asking the facility about any recent findings when you visit. Staffing earns 4 stars, which tells you nurses are spending above-average hours with residents relative to the size of the community, a good sign that your loved one is less likely to wait long for help. The standout score is Quality Measures at 5 stars, the highest possible, reflecting that the facility performs much better than average across 15 tracked health outcomes like fall rates, pressure wounds, and decline in daily functioning.
The overall 4-star rating reflects how these three pieces fit together, with Quality Measures carrying significant weight. In practical terms, this means residents at Sante of North Scottsdale are experiencing strong clinical outcomes, staff are present and attentive, and while the inspection record is solid, it is not exceptional. For most families, this profile suggests a facility that is delivering real results for residents day to day, which is ultimately what matters most.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and a typical night shift?
2. What happens when a resident presses their call button at 2 in the morning, and how long does it usually take for someone to respond?
3. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and how did the facility address any deficiencies that were cited?
4. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses week to week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
5. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in health, what is the exact process for notifying our family, and who makes that call?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident here, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.