DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER

PHOENIX, AZ 85042

CMS Certification Number (CCN): 035175 · 194 beds

What this record shows

DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER is a Medicare-certified nursing home in PHOENIX, AZ (CMS Certification Number 035175). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 40 health deficiencies, including 3 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is April 17, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $65K across 2 fines. CMS lists this home as graduated from the Special Focus Facility program on December 7, 2023 after 24 months in the program. That is not a current SFF designation. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.

50.2
High Risk
Composite Score
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
CMS Star Rating

CMS star ratings

Overall CMS rating ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspection ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing ★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★☆ 4/5

Inspections & deficiencies

Total health deficiencies 40
Most recent inspection / survey date April 17, 2026
Serious deficiency flags 3
Harm citations 3
Immediate jeopardy citations 0
Special Focus Facility status Graduated from SFF program
Graduation date December 7, 2023
Time in SFF program 24 months
CMS abuse icon Yes

Federal fines & penalties

Total federal fines $65K
Fine count 2
Payment denials 1

Staffing summary

Staffing star rating ★★★★☆ 4/5
RN hours per resident day 0.41
Total nurse staffing hours per resident day 4.68
Days with zero RN hours 0.0%

Ownership & chain

Ownership type: Individual

This owner operates 15 facilities in the current extract.

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