Care Citations

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

2509 NORTH 24TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ, 85008 · 6022731347

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
3 / 5
Health inspection rating
2 / 5
Staffing rating
3 / 5
Certified beds
108
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP

Inspection findings on record (24)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0839 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0567 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0607 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0680 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0676 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0757 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0552 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0658 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0691 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0695 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0732 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 035014