nursing home in Fountain Hills, AZ

Fountain Hills Post Acute

16300 East Keith McMahan Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 · (480) 836-4800

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

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

Fountain Hills Post Acute at a glance

Fountain Hills Post Acute is a 64-bed for-profit nursing home in Fountain Hills, 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 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 30, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,065.

Nursing staff turnover is 35.4% per year (state average 45.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
64
Certified for
Medicare
Chain / affiliated entity
The Ensign Group
Medicare-certified since
November 26, 2001
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Maricopa County
CMS Certification Number
035260

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.5 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.5 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.16 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)3.16 hrs3.98 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.88 hrs0.70 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.52 hrs2.24 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.81 hrs3.51 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)35.4%45.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20%43.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility5Arizona 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)569Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)433Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)304180.6Better

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)$13,065$8,928$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)101Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds64114107
Average residents per day588886
Occupancy91.1%79.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility12.9%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)12.9%2.1%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5%4.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)13.8%10.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)9.2%10.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6%5.3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)10.8%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)14%21%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)30.1%20.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95%94.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.9%96.9%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.8%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)0.8%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87.7%87.3%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.1%91.8%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 29, 2026
Complaint
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 June 23, 2026
April 22, 2026
Complaint
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 May 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
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 March 27, 2026
November 19, 2025
Complaint
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 December 1, 2025
May 30, 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 July 6, 2025
March 6, 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 May 8, 2024
January 25, 2024
Fire safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 1, 2024
January 25, 2024
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 March 4, 2024
January 25, 2024
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 February 5, 2024
October 20, 2022
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2022
October 20, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2022
October 20, 2022
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 December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2022
October 20, 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 December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0608
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
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 December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 2022
October 20, 2022
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 15, 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 $13,065 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
April 22, 2026Fine$13,065

Owners and managers

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

NameRoleShareSince
DARK SKY HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%10/01/2022
DARK SKY HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
ENSIGN SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
MONKS, CONNER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
PRABHAKARAN, VINAY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
BURNAM, SOON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
KEETCH, CHAD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2011
BURNAM, SOON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
MONKS, CONNER
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
PRABHAKARAN, VINAY
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
MONKS, CONNER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
PRABHAKARAN, VINAY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fountain Hills Post Acute's rating?

Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills Post Acute 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 Fountain Hills Post Acute?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Fountain Hills Post Acute and how do I contact it?

Fountain Hills Post Acute is at 16300 East Keith McMahan Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Phone: (480) 836-4800.

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.