FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE
2525 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE, Tempe, AZ 85282
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE Compares
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE is a 128-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Tempe, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.5%) is above the Arizona average of 2.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 128 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tempe, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.4% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.0% (122% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 11.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 2.1% (442% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Arizona average of 4.4% (74% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse than the Arizona average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE with other nursing homes in Tempe.
How is FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.4% here versus 11.0% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.5% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 128 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF TEMPE lag behind other Tempe options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Tempe
Tempe 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 Tempe.
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