Nursing Care Index

Desert Peak Care Center

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona · CCN 035175 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Desert Peak Care Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 194 certified beds, 148 residents a day on average. 40 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $64,873 and 1 payment denial.

On record

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★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.68331 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.40507 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.072 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover45.6% (registered nurses 64.7%)
Administrators who left0

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.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-04-17
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
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-14
2026-02-23
complaint survey
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-18
2026-01-22
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-05
2025-12-23
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
2026-01-23
2025-11-20
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
2025-12-31
2025-11-19
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
2025-11-20
2025-11-19
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
2025-11-30
2025-11-19
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
2025-11-30
2025-06-25
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 plan of correction
2025-07-23
2025-04-14
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-15
2025-04-01
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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-05-23
2025-03-18
complaint survey
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
2025-04-17
2025-03-18
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
2025-04-17
2025-03-18
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-17
2025-02-12
complaint survey
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0920
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-12
complaint survey
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-12
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
2025-03-26
2025-01-10 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-20
2025-01-10 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
2025-02-14
2025-01-10 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
2025-02-21
2025-01-10 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-20
2024-09-12
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-17
2024-08-13
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
2024-09-14
2024-07-01
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-25
2023-10-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 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
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 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
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 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
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-10-27 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-24
2023-08-15
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
2023-09-18
2023-08-15
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-18
2023-04-28 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
2023-05-28
2023-04-28 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-28

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-01-10Payment denial for 43 days from 2025-04-10
2025-01-10Fine$27,277
2024-07-01Fine$37,596

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.

NameRoleShareSince
Rami, Isaac
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest99%2022-06-01
Carroll, Keith
Individual
w-2 managing employee2022-06-01

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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.