About Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Nursing home overview and details
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Phoenix, AZ, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding community. The facility has 108 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.8 residents.
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1972, bringing 54 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with THE ENSIGN GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Phoenix, AZ, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center provides 3.42 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.51 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 50.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 33.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.02 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
What is the CMS rating for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have?
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has 108 certified beds with an average daily census of 86.8 residents.
What type of facility is Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Maricopa County in Phoenix, AZ.
How many doctors practice at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Desert Terrace Healthcare Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·