nursing home in Tempe, AZ
Friendship Village of Tempe
2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 831-3184
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Friendship Village of Tempe at a glance
Friendship Village of Tempe is a 128-bed non-profit nursing home in Tempe, Arizona (Maricopa County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Arizona average of 3.3.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 1, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.6% per year (state average 45.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 128
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Services
- Medicare-certified since
- November 12, 1980
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Maricopa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035074
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) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.6% | 45.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41% | 43.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 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) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 128 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 57 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 44.6% | 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) | 11.5% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24.4% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.1% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 13.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 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) | 9.4% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.3% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 76% | 94.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.7% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 91.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 26, 2026 |
| April 1, 2025 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| April 1, 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 April 23, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | 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 April 23, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| March 6, 2025 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | 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 Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 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 February 19, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | 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 March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 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 March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| January 17, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| October 6, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/04/2012 |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2021 |
| COMBS, SUZANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2025 |
| GARBA, EMILY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2026 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/02/2025 |
| CAMBERG, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| CASSANO, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/1983 |
| CRAWFORD, CATHLENE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| FOSTER, SHELLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| JENSEN, DARRELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2017 |
| PEARSON, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| PULSIFER, MARC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2009 |
| RECK, ROSS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2016 |
| WELLS, SHIRLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| WOODS, COREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/2015 |
| JENSEN, DARRELL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| PEARSON, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| PULSIFER, MARC Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| RECK, ROSS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| COMBS, SUZANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| GARBA, EMILY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2026 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1980 |
| MARVIN, COLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Friendship Village of Tempe's rating?
Friendship Village of Tempe 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 Friendship Village of Tempe receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Friendship Village of Tempe accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Friendship Village of Tempe?
It is non profit - other and part of Life Care Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Friendship Village of Tempe and how do I contact it?
Friendship Village of Tempe is at 2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282. Phone: (480) 831-3184.
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.