Friendship Village of Tempe
2525 East Southern Avenue · Tempe, AZ · 85282 · 4808313184
128 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Life Care Services Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 6, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 6, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035074 · certified since November 12, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.