Tempe Post Acute
6100 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
Tempe Post Acute 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (480) 831-8660
- Last standard health inspection
- March 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 70.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Western Canal Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (8 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 30, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2026.
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 August 21, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
14 of 140 Arizona homes (10%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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 May 27, 2026.
Fine
May 12, 2026 (5 months ago)
CMS fine of $13,065 on May 12, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.6 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 April 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 21, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 27, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.5 to 4.4 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 15, 2023
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 January 29, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ORTEGA, AMADOROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2020
- VIJ, NEERAJOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2020
Questions
When was Tempe Post Acute last inspected?
CMS lists March 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Tempe Post Acute have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since December 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Tempe Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $13,065 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Tempe Post Acute?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Tempe Post Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.