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Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
2509 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 273-1347
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CCN
035014
Certified beds
108
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE Ensign Group
Nurse staffing
3.83
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.57 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 50% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 9, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0839No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 5, 2026
Inspected January 22, 2026
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0567No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 8, 2026
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 8, 2026
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 8, 2026
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 8, 2026
Inspected December 3, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 5, 2025
Inspected September 26, 2025
1 citation · Health
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 10, 2025
Inspected January 24, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 10, 2025
Inspected October 10, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 24, 2024
Inspected July 3, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 16, 2024
Inspected January 16, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 6, 2024
Inspected October 20, 2023
1 citation · Health
D
F0680No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 27, 2023
Inspected September 9, 2022
11 citations · Health
B
F0732No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
D
F0691No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
E
F0676No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
E
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022
E
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2022