nursing home in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
13232 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (602) 996-5200
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute at a glance
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute is a 130-bed for-profit nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Arizona average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 19, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,018.
Nursing staff turnover is 68.4% per year (state average 45.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 130
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- November 25, 1979
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Maricopa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035072
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.26 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.55 hrs | 0.70 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.98 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 68.4% | 45.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 61.9% | 43.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 52 | 41 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,018 | $8,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 130 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 119 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.5% | 79.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.7% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.5% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.9% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 3.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.9% | 21% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.6% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.5% | 94.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.8% | 96.9% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78.5% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.2% | 91.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2026 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2025 |
| November 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2025 |
| July 11, 2025 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 8, 2025 |
| July 11, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 8, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 16, 2025 |
| June 11, 2024 Complaint | 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, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| July 6, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| July 6, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2023 |
| May 12, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2022 |
| May 12, 2022 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,018 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HAERTER, CHARLTON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SUMMIT TRAIL HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| WAGNER, CLAYTON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| PETERSON, FORREST Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| PORT, BARRY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2025 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HAERTER, CHARLTON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| WAGNER, CLAYTON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| HAERTER, CHARLTON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| WAGNER, CLAYTON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Phoenix Mountain Post Acute's rating?
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arizona nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Phoenix Mountain Post Acute receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Phoenix Mountain Post Acute accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Phoenix Mountain Post Acute?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Phoenix Mountain Post Acute and how do I contact it?
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute is at 13232 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Phone: (602) 996-5200.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.