Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Peoria, Arizona
3 of 5 nursing homes in Peoria (60%) meet our strict criteria. The Arizona statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
796
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$18,529 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Peoria, Arizona, is adequate, with 5 facilities available and 60% recommended. Families should note that while there is a strong top facility, FREEDOM PLAZA CARE CENTER, one facility has accumulated $18,529 in fines, warranting caution in their choice.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 FREEDOM PLAZA CARE CENTER (93) — Freedom Plaza Care Center boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 93/100 and zero fines, this for-profit facility excels in resident satisfaction and safety, making it a top choice for families seeking reliable nursing home options in Peoria.
- 2 PEORIA POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION (90) — Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an excellent Trust Score of 90/100. This facility, with zero fines and an A grade, prioritizes patient care in a comfortable environment, making it an ideal choice for those in need of rehabilitation services.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 LAKE PLEASANT POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER (75) — Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. Although it has an overall grade of B, it provides a supportive environment for recovery, making it a good option for patients seeking rehabilitation despite being a for-profit facility.
The other 2 Peoria facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $18K.
Recommended
Freedom Plaza Care Center boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. With a Trust Score of 93/100 and zero fines, this for-profit facility excels in resident satisfaction and safety, making it a top choice for families seeking reliable nursing home options in Peoria.
Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation stands out with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an excellent Trust Score of 90/100. This facility, with zero fines and an A grade, prioritizes patient care in a comfortable environment, making it an ideal choice for those in need of rehabilitation services.
Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. Although it has an overall grade of B, it provides a supportive environment for recovery, making it a good option for patients seeking rehabilitation despite being a for-profit facility.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Peoria Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $18,529
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Peoria Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Peoria's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 5 Peoria facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Peoria avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Peoria facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Peoria, AZ are recommended?
3 of 5 nursing homes in Peoria (60%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Peoria "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Peoria?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.