About Phoenix Specialty Hospital
Long-term care hospital overview
Phoenix Specialty Hospital is a for-profit long-term care hospital in Mesa, AZ, serving patients in Maricopa County. The facility has 48 certified beds. Medicare certified since 2005, it has provided 21 years of extended acute care. Long-term care hospitals specialize in treating patients who require extended hospital-level care, typically with average stays of 25 days or more, for complex medical conditions that cannot be managed in a standard acute care setting.
Medicare spending per beneficiary is below the national average. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a long-term care hospital in Mesa, AZ, consider infection rates, functional improvement scores, readmission rates, and the facility's experience with extended acute care. LTCHs serve patients with complex conditions requiring prolonged hospital-level care that standard hospitals and skilled nursing facilities cannot provide.
At a Glance
Patient Safety
Falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, and ICU utilization
Falls with Major Injury
Lower is betterRate of falls resulting in major injury during LTCH stay
0.00%
Natl: 0.1%
Pressure Ulcers
Lower is betterRate of new or worsened pressure ulcers
7.7%
Natl: 2.3%
Restraint Use
Lower is betterPercentage of patients with physical restraints
42.4%
ICU Bed Days
Percentage of patient days spent in ICU
55.8%
Functional Outcomes
Patient mobility and self-care improvement
Mobility Score Change
Average change in mobility score during LTCH stay (higher = more improvement)
5.87 pts
Natl: 7.0 pts
Patients at Phoenix Specialty Hospital show an average mobility score change of 5.87 points (national: 7.0). Higher scores indicate greater functional improvement during the LTCH stay.
Clinical Quality
Drug safety, care coordination, and treatment measures
Drug Regimen Review
Patients with timely drug regimen review to prevent adverse drug events
98.7%
Natl: 94.0%
Anticoagulation for AFib
Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving appropriate anticoagulation therapy
98.7%
VTE Prophylaxis
Patients receiving venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
89.8%
Discharge & Readmission
Performance compared to national rates
Discharge to Community
Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community
Risk-standardized: 18.1% (national: 19.0%) · 152 patients
Phoenix Specialty Hospital's community discharge rate (18.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
Potentially Preventable Readmissions
Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days of LTCH discharge
Risk-standardized: 21.5% (national: 19.0%) · 140 patients
Phoenix Specialty Hospital's readmission rate (21.5%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
Medicare Spending
Spending per beneficiary relative to national average
Below National Average
1.00 = national average
Phoenix Specialty Hospital's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 6% below the national average (ratio: 0.95, national: 1.01), suggesting efficient care. Based on 121 Medicare episodes.
Vaccination Rates
Immunization coverage
Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (national: 88.8%)
Affiliated Physicians
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Phoenix Specialty Hospital
What is a long-term care hospital?
A long-term care hospital (LTCH) like Phoenix Specialty Hospital provides extended hospital-level care for patients with complex medical conditions. Unlike standard hospitals, LTCHs have average stays of 25+ days and specialize in weaning patients from ventilators, managing complex wounds, and treating multi-system organ failure.
How does Phoenix Specialty Hospital's infection rate compare?
Infection data is not currently available.
What is Phoenix Specialty Hospital's readmission rate?
Phoenix Specialty Hospital's readmission rate (21.5%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
How many beds does Phoenix Specialty Hospital have?
Phoenix Specialty Hospital has 48 certified beds.
How many doctors are affiliated with Phoenix Specialty Hospital?
3 physicians are affiliated with Phoenix Specialty Hospital.
Data source: CMS LTCH Compare ·