Fountain Hills Post Acute
Fountain Hills, AZ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 035260) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,065
Phone: (480) 836-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fountain Hills Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fountain Hills Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.4%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fountain Hills Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,065.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Fountain Hills Post Acute is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona. The facility is certified for 64 beds and reports an average daily census of 58.3 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since November 26, 2001, and is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars; this facility's own ratings are described below.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fountain Hills Post Acute holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which falls below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,065.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fountain Hills Post Acute has an overall rating of 3 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicare; for Medicaid acceptance details, contact the facility at 4808364800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a 35.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,065.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fountain Hills Post Acute is certified for 64 beds and has an average daily census of 58.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities nationally averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4808364800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4808364800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035260?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.