DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER

8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85042 · CCN 035175 · 194 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-04-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2025-04-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2024-07-01 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

4.44

state median 3.49

Weekend staffing gap

−12%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.27

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

46%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $64,873 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-01-10	Fine	$27,277
2025-01-10	Payment Denial	payment denial
2024-07-01	Fine	$37,596

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation.

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 37

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-04-17	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-02-23	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-22	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-23	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-25	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-14	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-04-01	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-18	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-18	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-18	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-12	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-02-12	F0920	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-02-12	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-10	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-10	F0680	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-10	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-10	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-12	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-13	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-01	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0825	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-27	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-15	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-15	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-04-28	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-04-28	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER, PHOENIX” at medicare.gov/care-compare.