Rim Country Health & Retirement Community
Payson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035134) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,358
Phone: (928) 474-1120 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Yes, Rim Country Health & Retirement Community has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Payson, Gila County, Arizona, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility has been federally certified since October 1986 and is licensed for 109 beds, with an average daily census of 68.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rim Country holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,358.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying finding. No Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data for this facility. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot and may not reflect the most current inspection cycle.
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 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS does not report a turnover figure in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,358.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 109 beds with an average daily census of 68.1 residents.
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 data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 31, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; call the facility at 9284741120 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9284741120 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035134?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.