Desert Peak Care Center
8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 · (602) 243-6121 · CMS certification number 035175
Desert Peak Care Center is a 194-bed for-profit nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 40 health citations, 3 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Arizona average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 12 | 6.3 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.86 | 4.08 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 44.8% |
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3.4 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 194 (about 148 residents a day) |
| County | Maricopa |
| Last standard inspection | April 17, 2026 |
Inspection history
40 citations from 17 inspections, 21 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
July 14, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Aug 9, 2026
April 17, 2026 4 citations · complaint, standard inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Jul 2, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2026
Honor 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0554 · severity code D · corrected Jul 2, 2026
February 23, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Mar 18, 2026
January 22, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2026
December 23, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Jan 23, 2026
November 20, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Dec 31, 2025
November 19, 2025 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Nov 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0607 · severity code D · corrected Nov 30, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Nov 20, 2025
June 25, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Jul 23, 2025
April 14, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected May 15, 2025
April 1, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code E · corrected May 23, 2025
March 18, 2025 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2025
February 12, 2025 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0921 · severity code E · corrected Mar 26, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0920 · severity code E · corrected Mar 26, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Mar 26, 2025
January 10, 2025 4 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Feb 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Feb 21, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0680 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Feb 20, 2025
September 12, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Oct 17, 2024
August 13, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Sep 14, 2024
July 1, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code G · corrected Jul 25, 2024
October 27, 2023 12 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Honor 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Honor 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Notify 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0625 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0825 · severity code D · corrected Nov 24, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fine | $116,525 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Fine | $27,277 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 43 days of denied Medicare payment |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Fine | $37,596 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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