FPoor · score 34/100 · #114 of 140 in Arizona
Desert Peak Care Center
8825 South 7Th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 · 194 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Arizona
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64)bottom quarter
$64,873 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Desert Peak Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Arizona nursing homes in the same size band (large, 194 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Desert Peak Care Center at a Glance
F
34/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.68 h.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 64.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $64,873 fines, 1 denials.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Arizona, large facilities · CMS record 035175 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address8825 South 7Th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Phone6022436121
CountyMaricopa
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds194
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
2
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.