River Park Post Acute
Chandler, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035251) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (480) 345-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Park Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars and a Staffing rating of 3 stars.
River Park Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.1%, and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
River Park Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
River Park Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chandler, Arizona (Maricopa County), operating with 66 certified beds and an average daily census of 63.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since November 1998. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationwide with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 3.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Park Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for River Park Post Acute in this data, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Park Post Acute has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 53.1%, corresponding to a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Park Post Acute has 66 certified beds and an average daily census of 63.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 6, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — Health Inspection (4 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), and Staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star score.
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 4803458500 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4803458500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035251?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.