Friendship Village of Tempe
2525 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
Friendship Village of Tempe is a nursing home in Tempe, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 1, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since October 6, 202321 (Arizona average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fire safety inspection on May 1, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
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 June 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 1, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 April 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 4 times since 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 April 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2025.
Health inspection on March 20, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 April 15, 2025.
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 April 23, 2025.
Health inspection on March 6, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 23, 2025.
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 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 23, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 17, 2025
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 3, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0757 2 times since 2023.
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 February 19, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 March 3, 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 March 3, 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 March 3, 2025.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 February 18, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 March 3, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 17, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 February 18, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 6, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0732. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 6, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 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 November 2, 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (480) 831-3184
- Last standard health inspection
- May 1, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Tempe Life Care Village INC
- Chain
- Life Care Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare
The same number of health citations as the Arizona average (21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/04/2012
- LIFE CARE SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/1980
- COMBS, SUZANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2018
- GARBA, EMILYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- MARVIN, COLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2007
Questions
When was Friendship Village of Tempe last inspected?
CMS lists May 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Friendship Village of Tempe have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since October 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Friendship Village of Tempe been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Friendship Village of Tempe?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Friendship Village of Tempe a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.