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Desert Peak Care Center

8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ, 85042

(602) 243-6121

desertpeakcarecenter.com

194 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

8825 South 7th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85042

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

194

CMS facility ID

035175

Care type

Nursing home

County

Maricopa

Facility name

Desert Peak Care Center

Street address

8825 SOUTH 7TH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Phoenix, AZ 85042

Phone

(602) 243-6121

Website

desertpeakcarecenter.com

About this facility — Desert Peak Care Center

Desert Peak Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. It is licensed for 194 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Arizona (112 beds).

It is one of 749 senior care facilities in Phoenix and 140 skilled nursing facilities across Arizona. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Desert Peak Care Center 46 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $64,873 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Rami, Isaac

Direct owner — 99% stake — since 2022

Carroll, Keith

Managing employee — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1988-11-07

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$64,873 total

Last standard inspection

2025-01-10

Nurse staffing

4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$420 per day (≈ $12,770/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

79% Medicaid · 0% Medicare · 21% private/other

Occupancy

67% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

1% above the AZ median of $416/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

194

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-07-14

2026-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-03-18

18 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)

2026-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-03-05

2025-12-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-23

2025-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-12-31

2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-11-20

F-0607

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-11-30

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-11-30

2025-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-23

2025-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-15

2025-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-05-23

2025-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-17

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-17

F-0697

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-17

2025-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-26

F-0920

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

Corrected 2025-03-26

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-03-26

2025-01-10Health inspection4 citations

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-02-20

F-0680

D · No harm found

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-02-21

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-20

2024-09-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0692

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-10-17

2024-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-09-14

2024-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-25

2023-10-27Health inspection12 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0825

D · No harm found

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2023-11-24

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-24

2023-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-18

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-09-18

2023-04-28Health inspection2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-05-28

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-05-28

2025-01-10Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0039

D · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-02-14

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-14

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-21

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-14

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-21

2023-10-27Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-29

Federal penalties

2025-01-10Fine$27,277

2024-07-01Fine$37,596

2025-01-10Medicare payment denial — 43 days

Total fines$64,873

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 035175.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.5222 ratings on Google

★★★★Rox Wood · 2026-04-21 · via Google
“Check in went well. Admin at front desk has excellent communication skills. Arriving into the Apache Unit we were greeted by staff and assisted us in locating the patient we were there to see.Found the unit lacking in fresh air circulation it was stuffy and smelled of body odors. The room assuming it was a recreational room is very small and crowded. However staff greeted us and immediately locate…”

★Debbie Gribauskas · 2026-07-23 · via Google
“My husband got there yesterday. It has been a nightmare. The CNAs are amazing... Everyone is nice & tries to be helpful but the protocol of care is horrible. I am out of town and coming home early to pick him up.”

★★★★★Mary Ybarra · 2026-03-26 · via Google
“As a hospice nurse, I can honestly say that Desert peak is a top-notch facility. All of their staff is friendly and seem to work very hard and diligently to take care of each resident. It’s nice to walk into a facility and actually see healthcare providers. happy to take care of their patients. I also have been so impressed when I need to get Report on a patient. I can always find somebody that kn…”

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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