South Mountain Post Acute
8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway · Phoenix, AZ · 85042 · 6022432780
124 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 25, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 25, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
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 January 25, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035241 · certified since March 25, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.