Assisted Living · Phoenix, AZ
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Desert Peak Care Center
8825 South 7th Street · Phoenix, AZ 85042 · 194 certified beds
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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
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (40)
Records from April 2023 to April 2026.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2025.
September 12, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
August 13, 2024
Tag F0600Protect 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 September 14, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 25, 2024.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0609Timely 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 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0684Provide 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 November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
October 27, 2023
Tag F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2023.
August 15, 2023
Tag F0684Provide 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 September 18, 2023.
August 15, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 18, 2023.
April 28, 2023
Tag F0684Provide 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 May 28, 2023.
April 28, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 28, 2023.
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.
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
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