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Desert Peak Care Center

8825 South 7th Street · Phoenix, AZ 85042 · 194 certified beds

(602) 243-6121

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About Desert Peak Care Center

Desert Peak Care Center is a nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona. Its capacity is 194 beds, above the Maricopa County median of 118 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 40 citations, the most recent on April 17, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.86 hours per resident per day. It is one of 24 nursing homes listed in Phoenix. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (40)

Records from April 2023 to April 2026.

  • April 17, 2026

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm.

  • February 23, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2026.

  • December 23, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.

  • November 20, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.

  • November 19, 2025

    Tag F0607

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 19, 2025

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 19, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2025.

  • June 25, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2025.

  • April 14, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 15, 2025.

  • April 1, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2025.

  • March 18, 2025

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2025.

  • March 18, 2025

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2025.

  • March 18, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2025.

  • February 12, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.

  • February 12, 2025

    Tag F0920

    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.

  • February 12, 2025

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2025.

  • January 10, 2025

    Tag F0698

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.

  • January 10, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 21, 2025.

  • January 10, 2025

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (4)

Total fines: $64,873

  • April 17, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $116,525 against this nursing home on April 17, 2026.

  • January 10, 2025 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 10, 2025, lasting 43 days (triggered by inspection on January 10, 2025).

  • January 10, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,277 against this nursing home on January 10, 2025.

  • July 1, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,596 against this nursing home on July 1, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.39 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Arizona.

Nursing Homes

Arizona median$8,365/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Phoenix.

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