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Desert Peak Care Center

8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85042

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Rami, Isaac · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Desert Peak Care Center, with 39 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $64,873 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
194
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Maricopa Co. avg 3.87Arizona avg 3.37This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Maricopa Co. avg: 3.87. Arizona avg: 3.37.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

39
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
21
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
162023
32024
182025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $64,873 total · Jul 1, 2024–Jan 10, 2025
  1. Jan 10, 2025$27,277
  2. Jul 1, 2024$37,596

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 43 days total · Jan 10, 2025
  1. Jan 10, 202543 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)51.5%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.3%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.54%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Rami, Isaac5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Carroll, KeithW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Maricopa County.

8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix
Maricopa County · AZ · 85042
194 certified beds33.3658, -112.0700

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
The Terraces of Phoenix
CCN 035003
Phoenix, AZ545Not shown$0
Santa Rosa Care Center
CCN 035004
Tucson, AZ213Shown$0
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
CCN 035014
Phoenix, AZ443Not shown$1,300
Handmaker Home for the Aging
CCN 035016
Tucson, AZ213Shown$0
Haven of Scottsdale
CCN 035059
Scottsdale, AZ211Not shown$0
Desert Haven Care Center
CCN 035062
Phoenix, AZ113Shown$8,018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Desert Peak Care Center's CMS rating?

Desert Peak Care Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Desert Peak Care Center located?

Desert Peak Care Center is located at 8825 South 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85042 in Maricopa County, and CMS lists 194 certified beds.

Does Desert Peak Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $64,873 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Desert Peak Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Desert Peak Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Desert Peak Care Center's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.87 across 77 facilities in Maricopa County, and 3.37 across Arizona. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Desert Peak Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Desert Peak Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
035175
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
194
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 39 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 23, 20260657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2026
Jan 22, 20260689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 5, 2026
Dec 23, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 23, 2026
Nov 20, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 31, 2025
Nov 19, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 20, 2025
Nov 19, 20250607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 19, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Jun 25, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has plan of correctionJul 23, 2025
Apr 14, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
Apr 1, 20250600EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 23, 2025
Mar 18, 20250677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 17, 2025
Mar 18, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 17, 2025
Mar 18, 20250697DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 17, 2025
Feb 12, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 26, 2025
Feb 12, 20250920EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 26, 2025
Feb 12, 20250921EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 26, 2025
Jan 10, 20250644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 20, 2025
Jan 10, 20250680DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 14, 2025
Jan 10, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 21, 2025
Jan 10, 20250698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 20, 2025
Sep 12, 20240692DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 17, 2024
Aug 13, 20240600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 14, 2024
Jul 1, 20240684GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2024
Oct 27, 20230550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 24, 2023
Oct 27, 20230558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 24, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 39 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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