Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx
4141 North S Herrera Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx is a nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (602) 248-1550
- Last standard health inspection
- May 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day, on average
- 96.1
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Arizona Department of Veterans Services
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Arizona average (42 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 28, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 4 times since 2024.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 5, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 7 times since 2022.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.0 to 6.1 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 10, 2024 from $14,015 to $9,110.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 22, 2024 from $6,618 to $6,743.
4 citations
Health inspection on May 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0645 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2022.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation E0024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.
Citation E0026. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.
Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 22, 2024 from $10,181 to $6,618.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 2, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
22 of 140 Arizona homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 14, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Fine
December 10, 2024 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $9,110 on December 10, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 23, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Payment stopped
July 22, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from July 22, 2024, for 3 days.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
17 of 140 Arizona homes (12%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2024.
Fine
April 22, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $6,743 on April 22, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.1 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 30, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2024.
3 citations
Health inspection on November 2, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
6 of 140 Arizona homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2023.
Fine
November 2, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $7,443 on November 2, 2023.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2023.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2023.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0031. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for E0039 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
8 citations
Health inspection on May 26, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0888. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 26, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0020. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.
Citation K0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.
Questions
When was Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx last inspected?
CMS lists May 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx have?
CMS lists 42 health citations since May 26, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $23,296 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.