nursing home in Goodyear, AZ

Palm Valley Post Acute

13575 West McDowell Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395 · (623) 536-9911

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • Special Focus candidate

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Palm Valley Post Acute at a glance

Palm Valley Post Acute is a 180-bed for-profit nursing home in Goodyear, Arizona (Maricopa County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Arizona average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 29, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $82,607.

Nursing staff turnover is 41.1% per year (state average 45.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
180
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Pacs Group
Medicare-certified since
September 28, 1999
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Maricopa County
CMS Certification Number
035255

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.5 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.5 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.94 hrsArizona average3.98 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.94 hrs3.98 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.29 hrs0.70 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.38 hrs2.24 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.70 hrs3.51 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)41.1%45.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)50%43.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)301Worse

Inspections

This facility4Arizona average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)469Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)127.34180.6Worse

Penalties

This facility1Arizona average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)101Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$82,607$8,928$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)101Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds180114107
Average residents per day1678886
Occupancy92.7%79.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%Arizona average2.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.1%2.1%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.8%4.4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)8.7%10.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.2%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.2%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)7%10.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.6%12.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.5%5.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)3.5%3.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)1.8%0.3%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)26.5%21%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.9%20.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%94.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.3%96.9%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.3%Arizona average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.3%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94.9%87.3%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.8%91.8%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 48 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 6 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
January 29, 2026
Standard
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
January 29, 2026
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
January 29, 2026
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
January 29, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 26, 2026
August 1, 2025
Standard
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 25, 2025
August 1, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 25, 2025
August 1, 2025
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 25, 2025
June 24, 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 July 11, 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 May 8, 2025
March 20, 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 May 8, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
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 April 7, 2025
February 12, 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 7, 2025
February 6, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2025
February 6, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 20, 2025
February 6, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 16, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 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 April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 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 April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 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 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 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 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
February 6, 2025
Standard
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
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
January 9, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2025
October 21, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2024
October 10, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 8, 2024
March 8, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0902
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2024
March 1, 2024
Complaint
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 April 21, 2024
December 22, 2023
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 15, 2024
December 22, 2023
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 15, 2024
December 22, 2023
Complaint
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
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 15, 2024
November 22, 2023
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
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected December 27, 2023
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected December 27, 2023
November 22, 2023
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
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected December 27, 2023
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 27, 2023
October 31, 2023
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 December 30, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $82,607 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
February 6, 2025Fine$82,607

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
PROVIDENCE GROUP INC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%03/01/2023
NASSOUR, WILLIAM
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/09/2015
APT, FREDERICK
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
HANCOCK, MARK
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
MITCHELL, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
SPETH, TERRY
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Palm Valley Post Acute's rating?

Palm Valley Post Acute has 2 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 Palm Valley Post Acute receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley Post Acute?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Pacs Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Palm Valley Post Acute and how do I contact it?

Palm Valley Post Acute is at 13575 West McDowell Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Phone: (623) 536-9911.

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.