Quick answers
- Where is Desert Peak Care Center?
- 8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042, in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What is the phone number of Desert Peak Care Center?
- (602) 243-6121, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Desert Peak Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Desert Peak Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $181,398 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Desert Peak Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Medicare lists 40 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 27, 2023 to July 14, 2026), Desert Peak Care Center had 40 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $181,398 in total (3 fines, the latest on April 17, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 4.86 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: April 17, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 20, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 23, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 17, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Previous cycle: January 10, 2025 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 10, 2025 (standard health inspection); February 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 25, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0920 Level E
“Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0680 Level D
“Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
Earlier cycle: October 27, 2023 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 27, 2023 (standard health inspection); July 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 13, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 12, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
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 (14)
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
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.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
E0039 Level D
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $181,398 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Fine | $116,525 |
| January 10, 2025 | Fine | $27,277 |
| January 10, 2025 | Payment denial | from April 10, 2025, 43 days |
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $37,596 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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 | 0.39 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.21 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.26 | 2.30 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.86 | 4.08 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.24 | 3.59 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.23 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.6% | 44.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 68.8% | 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
Legal business name: Phoenix AZ Opco LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rami, Isaac | Direct owner | 99% | June 1, 2022 |
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 | 194 |
| Average residents per day | 147.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Phoenix AZ Opco LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1988-11-07 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 |
| County | Maricopa County |
| State | Arizona |
| Phone | (602) 243‑6121 |
| CMS Certification Number | 035175 |
| Name in Medicare records | DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER |
| 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).
- South Mountain Post Acute0.6 mi · Phoenix, AZ · 5 of 5 stars
- Resolve Harmony Center, LLC3.0 mi · Phoenix, AZ · 1 of 5 stars
- Haven Health Sky Harbor, LLC6.2 mi · Phoenix, AZ · 2 of 5 stars
- Ahwatukee Post Acute6.3 mi · Phoenix, AZ · 4 of 5 stars
- Desert Terrace Healthcare Center7.9 mi · Phoenix, AZ · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Dignity Health - Arizona General Hospital5.8 mi · Laveen, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
- HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center6.1 mi · Phoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
- Valleywise Health Medical Center6.9 mi · Phoenix, AZ · Acute Care 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