Sante of North Scottsdale
17490 North 93rd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · (480) 588-5386
For profit - Limited Liability company · 72 certified beds
Sante of North Scottsdale has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 8 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 13, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 13, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.September 13, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.September 13, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 13, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.September 13, 2024 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.September 13, 2024 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedSeptember 13, 2024 · F0655 · 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.September 13, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 8, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 5, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 24, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 13, 2024 · F0684 · 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 | 5.19 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.22 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.50 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 67.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community Scottsdale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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