Palm Valley Post Acute
Goodyear, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035255) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $82,607
Phone: (623) 536-9911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Valley Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Palm Valley Post Acute reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
Palm Valley Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $82,607.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Palm Valley Post Acute is a 180-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona, with an average of 166.8 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since September 1999. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palm Valley Post Acute holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $82,607.00, and no payment denials on file. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased CMS inspection oversight. There is no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, and no abuse icon flag is present in the data provided. Families should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. This profile is based on CMS 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?
Palm Valley Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 41.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $82,607.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, indicating a pattern of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 180 certified beds and an average daily population of 166.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 28, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Palm Valley Post Acute scores 2, 1, 2, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
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 6235369911 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 6235369911 or check the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035255?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.