Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab
Sun City West, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035110) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,838
Phone: (623) 584-6161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab reports 3.60688 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59432 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,838.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the provided CMS data.
About this facility
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 25, 1985. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 134.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measures (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.60688 hours per resident per day, including 0.59432 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 34.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,838.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the provided data for this facility.
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
All figures above are sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility or the Care Compare website, as data may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60688 hours per resident per day, including 0.59432 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 34.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,838.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 134.0 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 Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 25, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures (QM), and staffing — this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 6235846161 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 6235846161 or check the Care Compare listing for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035110?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.