DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER

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How DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER Compares

DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER is a 194-bed for-profit nursing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (51.5%) is above the Arizona average of 11.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 194 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.

Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Phoenix, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.

By the numbers vs. Arizona average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 51.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.2% (362% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 2.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Arizona average of 4.5%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Phoenix

Phoenix sits in Maricopa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

671,096 (15.2%)

Median age

36.6 years

Median household income

$67,799

Median home value

$278,700

Demographics for Maricopa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Phoenix.

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