Desert Peak Care Center
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035175) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $64,873 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (602) 243-6121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Peak Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Desert Peak Care Center reports 4.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.6% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Desert Peak Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $64,873.00, plus 1 payment denial, and CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Desert Peak Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, certified since November 1988 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 194 beds and reports an average daily census of 148 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Desert Peak holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $64,873.00, and 1 payment denial has been issued against this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Desert Peak Care Center, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures and full survey details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Desert Peak Care Center has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, with a 45.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $64,873.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
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 designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Desert Peak Care Center is certified for 194 beds and averages 148 residents daily.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 7, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite; here the ratings are 1, 4, 4, and 1 overall, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6022436121 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 6022436121 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035175?state=AZ.
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.