D

SUNCREST HEALTHCARE CENTER

2211 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85040
Score: 52 / 100

Suncrest Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 52/100. The facility ranks in the 31th percentile among Arizona nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

With 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, Suncrest Healthcare Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 46 deficiencies at Suncrest Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.52 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.89 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.70 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

46
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 46 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 1.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23