Sante of North Scottsdale
17490 North 93rd Street · Scottsdale, AZ · 85255 · 4805885386
72 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sante
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035286 · certified since March 20, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.