Ahwatukee Post Acute
15810 South 42nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048 · (480) 759-0358
For profit - Corporation · 192 certified beds
Ahwatukee Post Acute has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 8, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 8, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 8, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 8, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.March 5, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 5, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 5, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 29, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 29, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 29, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 2.92 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.22 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.66 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 63.1% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 192 |
| Average residents per day | 133.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Acacia Health Center Phoenix · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center Phoenix · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Coronado Healthcare Center Phoenix · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ridgecrest Post Acute Phoenix · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Terraces of Phoenix Phoenix · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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