nursing home in Phoenix, AZ
Acacia Health Center
4555 East Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 · (480) 384-5600
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Acacia Health Center at a glance
Acacia Health Center is a 78-bed for-profit nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Arizona average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 5.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 24, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 16.7% per year (state average 45.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 78
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Services
- Medicare-certified since
- March 3, 2011
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Maricopa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035279
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 5.65 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.55 hrs | 0.70 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.07 hrs | 3.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 45.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 18.5% | 43.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 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 | 78 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 70 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.1% | 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) | 5.6% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.1% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.3% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.2% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 3.1% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.9% | 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) | 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) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 91.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 31, 2026 |
| December 24, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2026 |
| December 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2026 |
| December 4, 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 December 21, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| October 13, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCS DESERT RIDGE II LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 85% | 11/20/2024 |
| LCS SAGEWOOD HOLDCO LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/20/2024 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/29/2026 |
| MASKIN, ERIK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2026 |
| PHIPPS, MATTHEW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| SMITH, EDMUND Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2024 |
| VALENTINO, MISTI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| BIRD, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
| LAHEY, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
| SHAW, GELYNNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
| UHLEMANN, BRIDGETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
| VICTOR, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| LCS DESERT RIDGE LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2024 |
| LIFE CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2024 |
| MASKIN, ERIK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2024 |
| PHIPPS, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| SMITH, EDMUND Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2018 |
| VALENTINO, MISTI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Acacia Health Center's rating?
Acacia Health Center has 5 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 Acacia Health Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Acacia Health Center 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 Acacia Health Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Acacia Health Center and how do I contact it?
Acacia Health Center is at 4555 East Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050. Phone: (480) 384-5600.
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.