South Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035241) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (602) 243-2780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Mountain Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
South Mountain Post Acute reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.5%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
South Mountain Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
South Mountain Post Acute is a 124-certified-bed nursing home in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with an average of 110 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on March 25, 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Mountain Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 1 star. Nurse staffing levels average 4.06 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.5%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
South Mountain Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should note the contrast between its strong health inspection and quality measure scores and its lower staffing rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history and staffing detail on CMS Care Compare, current as of the latest published CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Mountain Post Acute has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing hours are 4.06 per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a 47.5% turnover rate, resulting in a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 124 certified beds and an average daily population of 110 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 25, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star), combining into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6022432780 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6022432780 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035241?state=AZ for the latest ratings and inspection reports.
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.