Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Arizona
Key metrics for nursing homes in Arizona including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Arizona has a total of 140 active skilled nursing facilities with 16,090 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 7,359,197, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 457.38 persons in Arizona.
There were 11,343 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 70.50%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Arizona has added 0 new beds and lost 89 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Arizona and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.72 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.11 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Arizona
COVID-19 Infections in Arizona Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Arizona there were a total of 18 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
Arizona lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 89 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Sierra Winds | 70 |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | 19 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Arizona.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Arizona based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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Freedom Plaza Care Center 13714 NORTH PLAZA DEL RIO BLVD PEORIA, AZ |
0.00
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Vi at Grayhawk, A Vi and Plaza Companies Community 7501 EAST THOMPSON PEAK PARKWAY SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
2.00
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The Legacy Rehab and Care Center 2812 SILVER CREEK ROAD BULLHEAD CITY, AZ |
6.00
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Wellsprings of Gilbert 3319 SOUTH MERCY ROAD GILBERT, AZ |
7.00
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The Center at Val Vista, LLC 3744 SOUTH ROME STREET GILBERT, AZ |
7.00
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Osborn Health and Rehabilitation 3333 NORTH CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
9.00
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Acacia Health Center 4555 EAST MAYO BLVD PHOENIX, AZ |
9.00
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The Center at Tucson 5020 EAST GLENN STREET TUCSON, AZ |
9.00
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North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center 9155 NORTH THIRD STREET PHOENIX, AZ |
10.00
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Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center 11150 NORTH 92ND STREET SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
10.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Arizona based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
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Handmaker Home For The Aging 2221 NORTH ROSEMONT BOULEVARD TUCSON, AZ |
210.75
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Dr Guy Gorman Sr Care Home HIGHWAY 191 & HOSPITAL ROAD CHINLE, AZ |
208.75
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Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square 2620 NORTH 68TH STREET SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
170.25
Rating Not Available
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Palm Valley Post Acute 13575 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD GOODYEAR, AZ |
129.25
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Winslow Campus of Care 826 WEST DESMOND STREET WINSLOW, AZ |
121.00
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Haven of Sedona 505 JACKS CANYON ROAD SEDONA, AZ |
117.00
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Haven of Lakeside 3401 NORTH LOCKWOOD DRIVE LAKESIDE, AZ |
115.00
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Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre 2900 EAST MILBER STREET TUCSON, AZ |
114.00
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Haven of Cottonwood 197 SOUTH WILLARD STREET COTTONWOOD, AZ |
104.00
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Desert Peak Care Center 8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET PHOENIX, AZ |
88.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Arizona Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Arizona nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.40 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 4.60 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.40 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 86.00 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.33 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.06 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.72 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.77 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.11 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.63 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.51 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.10 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 46.20 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 42.00 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.42 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.69 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.94 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.50 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.50 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 8,928.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 10.64 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.22 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.87 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.11 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 3.98 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.30 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.07 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 96.97 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 11.15 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 91.33 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.13 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 13.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 20.65 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.58 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 87.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.52 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 20.48 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.12 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 10.59 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.63 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.46 | Lower |