Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center
Avondale, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035166) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (623) 932-2282 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Avondale, Arizona, certified for 161 beds and serving an average of 148.7 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since July 26, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare, Estrella holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Arizona state average of 3.32. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.50 per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
Estrella is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationally, which has an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across its properties. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify the most current details directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Estrella has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above Arizona's state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 36.4% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Estrella is certified for 161 beds and has an average daily population of 148.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 26, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6239322282 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6239322282 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035166?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.