South Mountain Post Acute
8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85042 · (602) 243-2780
Government - Federal · 124 certified beds
South Mountain Post Acute has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 20, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.August 20, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 21, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 18, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.November 8, 2024 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.August 9, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 27, 2024 · F0842 · 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 | 4.06 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.37 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Federal |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Average residents per day | 110 |
| 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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