FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE

Friendship Village of Tempe is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 2525 East Southern Avenue in Tempe, Arizona 85282, within Maricopa County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and holds a total of 128 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (480) 831-3184. Friendship Village of Tempe holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this category, which reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 5 stars, representing the highest possible score in this domain and indicating staffing levels and nurse-to-resident ratios that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. These three component ratings are weighted and combined to produce the overall 3-star score. Friendship Village of Tempe is certified to accept Medicare as a form of payment. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly to confirm current Medicaid acceptance, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be applicable. Payment eligibility and coverage details can vary based on individual circumstances and the level of care required. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, Friendship Village of Tempe presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its staffing score of 5 stars places it among the highest-performing facilities in the country in that domain. Its quality measure score of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. The health inspection score of 2 stars falls below the national average, which may warrant additional review by individuals researching this facility. Taken together, these figures provide a data-based reference point for comparing this facility to others operating in Arizona and nationwide.