What are the staffing levels at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center reports 3.35 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.54 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.85 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center compare to other Arizona nursing homes?

The Arizona average is 3.78 total HPRD and 0.68 RN HPRD. Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's total HPRD of 3.35 is below the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center reports 55% total nursing staff turnover annually (42% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 035014 · For profit - Corporation

Desert Terrace Healthcare Center

2509 NORTH 24TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85008

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

Staffing Rating

3/5

View on Medicare.gov

Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.35 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.54 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.35

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.54

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

1.85

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.54 hr/day

State 0.68National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.82National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day1.85 hr/day

State 2.28National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.35 hr/day

State 3.78National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

55%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

42%

Total Turnover55%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Average

3/5

Health Inspection

Below average

2/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Much above average

5/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 108
State: Arizona
ZIP: 85008
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 035014

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?: Desert Terrace Healthcare Center reports 3.35 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.54 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.85 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?: Desert Terrace Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does Desert Terrace Healthcare Center compare to other Arizona nursing homes?: The Arizona average is 3.78 total HPRD and 0.68 RN HPRD. Desert Terrace Healthcare Center's total HPRD of 3.35 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at Desert Terrace Healthcare Center?: Desert Terrace Healthcare Center reports 55% total nursing staff turnover annually (42% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.