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Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center

350 EAST LA CANADA, AVONDALE, AZ, 85323
(623) 932-2282
ensignservices.net
161 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
161
CMS facility ID
035166
Care type
Nursing home
County
Maricopa
Facility name
Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center
Street address
350 EAST LA CANADA
City / state / ZIP
Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone
(623) 932-2282
Website
ensignservices.net

About this facility — Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center

Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Avondale, Arizona. It is licensed for 161 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Arizona (112 beds).

It is one of 39 senior care facilities in Avondale 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 Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center 19 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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

Parent company
The Ensign Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Burnam, Soon
Officer — since 2021
Ensign Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Keetch, Chad
Officer — since 2011
Monks, Chandler
Officer — since 2024
Moser, Matthew
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Nassour, William
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
National Health Investors, Inc.
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Peterson, Forrest
Officer — since 2021
Port, Barry
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Sato, Ami
Officer — since 2024
Texas Nhi Investors, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
11 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1988-07-26
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-10
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$351 per day (≈ $10,670/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
88% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
78% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
16% below the AZ median of $416/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
161
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

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0757
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-04
F-0926
D · No harm found
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2026-05-04
2024-03-29Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-08
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (11 citations)
2022-12-09Health inspection5 citations
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 2023-01-20
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-01-20
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-01-20
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-01-20
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-01-20
2026-04-10Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-24
2024-03-29Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0133
E · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-08
2022-12-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-01-23
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-01-23
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 035166.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.1371 ratings on Google
★★★★★Justin Searles · 2026-05-08 · via Google

“The care at this facility for my loved one. Was absolutely spectacular. Not only did it feel professional, clean, and organized but it truly felt like family. I’m so thankful we used this facility. Kenadee I think was her name was amazing at making sure we had an incredible stay and everything we needed was provided! I will recommend this place to anyone!! Thank you so much!”

★★★★★Paige Miller · 2026-05-08 · via Google

“Estrella Health Center provided exceptional care and support during my family member’s stay, making a difficult time much easier for all of us. The staff was compassionate, professional, and always attentive to our needs, which gave our family great peace of mind. Our overall experience was truly positive, and we are very grateful for the kindness and quality care we received.”

★Jessica S. · 2026-07-10 · via Google

“Do not send your loved one here!!! Our family had a very disappointing experience. During our loved one’s stay, she fell out of bed twice within two days. Neither incident was documented or reported to our family. We only learned about the falls because she was able to tell us herself. She also told us that floor pads were placed beside her bed after the second fall. This facility was aware of th…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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