Quick answers
- Where is Aspire Transitional Care?
- 1521 North Pine Cliff Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, in Coconino County, Arizona.
- What is the phone number of Aspire Transitional Care?
- (928) 440-2350, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Aspire Transitional Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Aspire Transitional Care been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Aspire Transitional Care.
- What did inspectors find at Aspire Transitional Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 22, 2024 to August 26, 2026), Medicare lists 13 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 22, 2024 to August 26, 2026), Aspire Transitional Care had 13 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.95 hours per resident per day; the Arizona average is 4.08 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 26, 2026 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 26, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Previous cycle: August 21, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 7, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 21, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: August 22, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 22, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0678 Level E
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0698 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0622 Level D
“Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (36)
E0013 Level E
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
E0015 Level E
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0041 Level E
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0291 Level E
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0341 Level E
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0032 Level D
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0034 Level D
“Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.”
E0039 Level E
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0927 Level E
“Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.”
E0004 Level E
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0006 Level E
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
E0018 Level E
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0023 Level E
“Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.”
E0015 Level D
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0020 Level D
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
E0007 Level D
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0009 Level D
“Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.”
E0029 Level D
“Develop a communication plan.”
E0033 Level D
“Establish methods for sharing information.”
E0035 Level D
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0039 Level D
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.60 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.96 | 2.30 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.95 | 4.08 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.62 | 3.59 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.28 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 48.0% | 44.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 37.5% | 44.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 8 nursing homes: The Goodman Group.
Legal business name: Flagstaff Transitional Care, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (8)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Transitional Care, LLC | Direct owner | — | February 14, 2020 |
| The Goodman Family Operating Foundation | Direct owner | — | January 1, 2024 |
| Edinger, Craig | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
| Goodman, Shane | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
| Reiling, Mark | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
| Salmen, Thomas | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
| Weichert, James | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
| Wilson, Mark | Indirect owner | 14% | January 1, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 45 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Non-profit – other |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Goodman Group |
| Legal business name | Flagstaff Transitional Care, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2018-10-11 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1521 North Pine Cliff Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |
| County | Coconino County |
| State | Arizona |
| Phone | (928) 440‑2350 |
| CMS Certification Number | 035296 |
| Name in Medicare records | ASPIRE TRANSITIONAL CARE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Haven of Flagstaff2.0 mi · Flagstaff, AZ · 3 of 5 stars
- The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation2.1 mi · Flagstaff, AZ · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Flagstaff Medical Center0.3 mi · Flagstaff, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
- Verde Valley Medical Center39 mi · Cottonwood, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
- Little Colorado Medical Center55 mi · Winslow, AZ · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13