Sandpiper Post Acute
State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2024-04-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
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.
2024-01-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0700, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
2024-01-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0656, severity J)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2023-08-16 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
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.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
2.89
state median 3.28
Weekend staffing gap
−10%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%
RN hours / resident / day
0.20
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
7%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
54%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
5 enforcement action(s), totaling $84,974 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Fine | $7,882 |
| 2024-04-18 | Fine | $49,104 |
| 2024-01-05 | Fine | $3,801 |
| 2024-01-05 | Fine | $13,000 |
| 2023-08-16 | Fine | $11,187 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the PACS GROUP chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- CENTENNIAL POST ACUTE (ANCHORAGE, AK) —
- APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER (APACHE JUNCTION, AZ) —
- RIDGECREST POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) —
- SANDRIDGE POST ACUTE (MESA, AZ) —
- Sun City Post Acute (SUN CITY, AZ) —
- MARYLAND GARDENS POST ACUTE (PHOENIX, AZ) —
- Palm Valley Post Acute (GOODYEAR, AZ) —
- Ahwatukee Post Acute (PHOENIX, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | F0577 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0757 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-10 | F0883 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-01-28 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-18 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2024-01-05 | F0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2023-08-16 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0576 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0800 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |