Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035234) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $23,296 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (602) 248-1550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx reports 5.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2%.
Yes, Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx has 3 federal fines on record totaling $23,296.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx is a government (state-owned) nursing home in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1996. The facility is certified for 200 beds and reports an average daily census of 96 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. The four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars. This mix means the low overall score is driven primarily by inspection findings rather than staffing or quality measures.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $23,296.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the incident(s) underlying this flag. No special focus facility designation is listed in the provided data. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; consult Care Compare directly for the most current details and full inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 29.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $23,296.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 200 beds with an average daily census of 96 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 8, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6022481550 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6022481550 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035234?state=AZ.
Has this facility changed ownership recently?
No, the data indicates there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.