Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

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
F0839 No 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
F0567 No 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
F0607 No 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
F0609 No 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
F0761 No 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
F0600 No 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
F0677 No 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
F0600 No 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
F0600 No 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
F0684 No 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
F0755 No 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
F0680 No 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
F0732 No 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
F0552 No 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
F0580 No 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
F0658 No 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
F0691 No 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
F0695 No 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
F0676 No 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
F0677 No 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
F0686 No 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
F0755 No 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
F0757 No 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

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
November 21, 2025Fine$1,300