Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center
350 East la Canada, Avondale, AZ 85323 · (623) 932-2282
For profit - Corporation · 161 certified beds
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Arizona average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.April 10, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 10, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 10, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies on smoking.April 10, 2026 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 10, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arizona average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.50 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 161 |
| Average residents per day | 148.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Archstone Care Center Chandler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- River Park Post Acute Chandler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fountain Hills Post Acute Fountain Hills · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wellsprings of Gilbert Gilbert · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Center At Val Vista, Llc Gilbert · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.