ACACIA HEALTH CENTER

4555 EAST MAYO BLVD, PHOENIX, AZ 85050 (480) 384-5600
For profit - Corporation 78 Beds LIFE CARE SERVICES Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
95/100
#1 of 139 in AZ
Last Inspection: December 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Acacia Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona, has an impressive Trust Grade of A+, indicating it is an elite facility that excels in care. It ranks #1 out of 139 nursing homes in Arizona and #1 out of 76 in Maricopa County, placing it at the very top of local options. The facility is on an improving trend, having reduced its issues from three in 2022 to none in 2024. Staffing is a strong point, with a 5-star rating and only 14% turnover, significantly lower than the state average, and more registered nurse coverage than 89% of facilities in Arizona. However, there were some concerns noted during inspections, such as unaddressed wall repairs in a resident's room and inaccuracies in advance directive documentation, which could impact residents' care preferences. Overall, while Acacia Health Center shows exceptional strengths in staffing and quality, families should be aware of the minor deficiencies that have been identified.

Trust Score
A+
95/100
In Arizona
#1/139
Top 1%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
3 → 0 violations
Staff Stability
✓ Good
14% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 34 points below Arizona's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Arizona facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 88 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Arizona nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★★
5.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2022: 3 issues
2024: 0 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Low Staff Turnover (14%) · Staff stability means consistent care
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover is low (14%)

    34 points below Arizona average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.

The Bad

Chain: LIFE CARE SERVICES

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record

Aug 2022 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Safe Environment (Tag F0584)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, residents and staff interviews, a facility document, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, residents and staff interviews, a facility document, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the wall was repaired in one resident's (#41) room. The deficient practice prevented the resident's room from having a homelike environment. Findings include: During an interview conducted on August 24, 2022 at 2:34 p.m. with the resident #41, there were deep cracks observed in the wall approximately 3 inches by 6 inches to the left of the bed behind the recliner. It was also observed that the area was not painted along with two other areas on the left wall adjacent to the wall where the bed was located. The resident stated that no one has come to the room to look at the cracks and missing paint on the wall. The resident's spouse was present at the time of the interview and stated the cracks in the wall and the missing paint were present when the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of a work order with no submission date, stated wall repair was assigned to maintenance on August 24, 2022. The work order also stated that the work was to be completed within 3 business days. Patch was completed on August 24, 2022 and sand and paint to be completed on August 25, 2022. An interview was conducted on August 24, 2022 at 2:35 p.m. with a registered nurse (RN/staff #131). She stated that they submit orders to the front desk when something needs repair and the front desk submits an order to maintenance. The RN stated that an order to repair the wall was submitted to maintenance before the resident was admitted to the room and maintenance is aware of it. An interview was conducted on August 25, 2022 at 8:27 a.m. with the Administrator (staff #200) with the Director of Nursing (DON/staff #18) present. Staff #200 stated the maintenance director inspects the facility daily and completes work orders. She said that staff can identify any repairs needed and put an order in with the front desk. She stated some wall repair and painting is considered general repair and not an emergency. She said that they have had problems with the recliners hitting the wall in the rooms and are currently installing plastic on the wall, so the recliner does not scrape the wall. She said that if a resident is upset about something that is considered a general repair, it would be repaired. She said that she had seen the wall and saw the cracks. She also stated the housekeepers go into the rooms daily and would/should report any repairs needed. At 8:29 a.m., the Facility's Manager (staff #79) joined the interview. He stated that he reviews the facility daily, but he does not do daily rounds in every single room. He stated when he does inspect rooms, he picks them at random. He stated that he does not have an order for the wall repair except for the order that he received yesterday. He stated that he was in the resident's room on Monday and did not see the cracks or missing paint on the walls, but that he inspected the water, lights, and ceiling. He said that after he was informed of the wall damage, he inspected it and it looked like the wall had been damaged by the recliner. He stated he did not ask the resident how long it had been there. During the interview, he reviewed the work order and stated that the wall repair and painting was categorized as repairs that needed to be completed within 3 days. The facility's policy, Work Orders, Maintenance, revised April 2010 states: -In order to establish a priority of maintenance service, work orders must be completed in the work order system. -It shall be the responsibility of the department directors to request or complete work orders that need to be completed to the maintenance department. -Any staff may report a work order needed to the front desk concierge and leave a message after hours. -Work orders are reviewed daily.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure advance directi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure advance directive information was accurate for one resident (#13). The sample size was 2. The deficient practice could result in residents' wishes not being honored. Findings include: Resident #13 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included orthostatic hypotension and hip fracture. A physician's order dated [DATE] included full code. The resident's care plan initiated on [DATE] revealed the resident was a full code. Review of the advanced directives with the date [DATE] revealed the resident was a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR). During an interview conducted with the resident on [DATE] at 9:30 am, the resident stated that their code status was full code. During an interview conducted on [DATE] at 8:55 AM with the Director of Social Services (staff #159), she stated that they review advanced directives with the resident and the resident initials and signs the document to execute it. Staff #159 stated the documentation should be consistent. In an interview conducted with a Registered Nurse (RN/staff #97) at approximately 9:05 am on [DATE], the RN stated they would look for a resident's code status on the report sheet first. She stated the report sheet indicated CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should be initiated. She stated next, they would check the computer to verify. She stated the computer indicates to initiate CPR. She stated they would also check the physical chart, which has a green sheet indicating that CPR should be performed. Continued review of the resident physical chart revealed other forms behind the green sheet. The RN stated the advanced directive statement indicates the resident does not want CPR. She stated the advance care planning tracking form states do not resuscitate. The RN stated that she would notify the Director of Nursing. An interview was conducted with the DON (staff #18) on [DATE] at approximately 9:52 am. She stated her expectation is that the order would be followed. She stated there is a binder at the nurses' station that the nurse would be expected to refer to, and there is also information in the computer. After reviewing the clinical record, the DON stated the advanced directive statement is DNR and was signed by resident's POA (power of attorney) on [DATE]. She stated the advance care planning tracking form indicated DNR was signed by the resident's POA on [DATE]. The DON stated the physician order is for CPR (full code). The DON stated the resident would be treated as full code because the full code sheet is signed by the resident's POA and full code is consistently in the computer. She stated the expectation would be that communication of changes should have happened. The facility's policy Advance Directives revised [DATE] stated advance directives will be respected in accordance with state law and facility policy. Upon admission, the resident will be provided with written information concerning the right to refuse or accept medical or surgical treatment and to formulate an advance directive if he or she chooses to do so. The plan of care for each resident will be consistent with his or her documented treatment preferences and/or advance directive. The policy stated the attending physician will be notified of advance directives so that appropriate orders can be documented in the resident's medical record and plan of care.
MINOR (B)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Staffing Information (Tag F0732)

Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents

Based on review of nursing staffing information, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that nurse staffing information posted on a daily basis included the total number of ...

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Based on review of nursing staffing information, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that nurse staffing information posted on a daily basis included the total number of licensed and unlicensed staff, and the actual hours worked by licensed and unlicensed nursing staff. The deficient practice resulted in information not being readily available to residents and visitors. Findings include: Review of the Daily Staff Postings dated August 6, 14, and 17, 2022 revealed the date, census, a category for licensed and unlicensed staff, and the total number of hours scheduled for licensed and unlicensed staff. The postings did not reveal the total number of licensed and unlicensed staff scheduled to work for each shift, and the actual hours worked by licensed and unlicensed nursing staff during each shift. An interview was conducted on August 25, 2022 at 9:07 a.m. with the Staffing and Transportation Coordinator (staff #116) with the Director of Nursing (DON/staff #18) present. Staff #116 stated the receptionist is responsible for completing the Daily Staff Posting and she reviews the posting afterwards. She stated she makes changes to the posting when she is told and the DON or night nurse makes the changes when she is not present. She stated that the Daily Staff Posting must include the date, census, categories of nursing staff, (Licensed Practical Nurses/LPNs, Registered Nurses/RNs, Certified Nursing Assistants/CNAs), total number of each category of staff (LPNs, RNs, CNAs) working on each shift, the total number of hours scheduled to work for each category of staff, and the total number of actual hours worked by each category (LPNs, RNs, CNAs) of staff. Staff #116 also stated that the purpose for the posting is so family members/visitors can see the staffing ratios. During the interview, staff #116 reviewed the Daily Staff Posting for August 6, 14, and 17, 2022 and said the postings did not contain the total number of each category of staff (LPNs, RNs, CNAs) working on each shift and the actual hours worked is not documented because it is the same as the total number of scheduled hours documented on the postings. The facility's policy, Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers, revised December 2021 stated that within two (2) hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of licensed nurses (RNs, LPNs, and Licensed Vocational Nurses/LVNs) and the number of unlicensed nursing personnel (CNAs) directly responsible for resident care will be posted in a prominent location (accessible to residents and visitors) and in a clear and readable format. Shift staffing information shall be recorded on the Nursing Staff Directly Responsible for Resident Care form for each shift. The information recorded on the form shall include the following: a. The name of the facility. b. The date for which the information is posted. c. The resident census at the beginning of the shift for which the information is posted. d. Twenty-four (24)-hour shift schedule operated by the facility. e. The shift for which the information is posted. f. Type (RN, LPN, LVN, or CNA) and category (licensed or non-licensed) of nursing staff working during that shift. g. The actual time worked during that shift for each category and type of nursing staff. h. Total number of licensed and non-licensed nursing staff working for the posted shift.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A+ (95/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Arizona.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Arizona facilities.
  • • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Acacia's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns ACACIA HEALTH CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Arizona, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Acacia Staffed?

CMS rates ACACIA HEALTH CENTER's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 14%, compared to the Arizona average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Acacia?

State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at ACACIA HEALTH CENTER during 2022. These included: 2 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.

Who Owns and Operates Acacia?

ACACIA HEALTH CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by LIFE CARE SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 78 certified beds and approximately 72 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PHOENIX, Arizona.

How Does Acacia Compare to Other Arizona Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Arizona, ACACIA HEALTH CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.3, staff turnover (14%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Acacia?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Acacia Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, ACACIA HEALTH CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Arizona. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Acacia Stick Around?

Staff at ACACIA HEALTH CENTER tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 14%, the facility is 31 percentage points below the Arizona average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 14%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.

Was Acacia Ever Fined?

ACACIA HEALTH CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Acacia on Any Federal Watch List?

ACACIA HEALTH CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.