Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona · CCN 035014 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Desert Terrace Healthcare Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 108 certified beds, 87 residents a day on average. 24 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.34559 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.54454 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.96094 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.4% (registered nurses 41.7%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-09 complaint survey |
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0839 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-01-22 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-08 |
| 2026-01-22 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-08 |
| 2026-01-22 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-08 |
| 2026-01-22 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-08 |
| 2025-12-03 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-05 |
| 2025-09-26 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-10 |
| 2025-01-24 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-10-10 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-24 |
| 2024-07-03 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-01-16 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-06 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0680 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-27 |
| 2022-09-09 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0691 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
| 2022-09-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-10-24 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretrust Gp LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Ctr Partnership Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Ensign Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2002-08-01 |
| Terrace Holdings Az LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Eaton, Alex Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Hasan, Omair Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2020-03-30 |
| Peterson, Forrest Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-01-01 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2006-09-25 |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Port, Barry Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-10 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2006-09-25 |
| Eaton, Alex Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Hasan, Omair Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-03-30 |
| Eaton, Alex Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Hasan, Omair Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-03-30 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Maricopa County.