South Mountain Post Acute

Nursing Home · Phoenix, AZ

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number035241

Contact & location

8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Maricopa County
Phone
(602) 243-2780
ZIP code
85042 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
124
Residents per day
110.0 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Aztec Healthcare, INC.
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
March 25, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.06 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.52 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.37 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.81 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.5 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 9, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-07-21 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-14
2024-12-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-08 Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-08-09 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-17
2024-08-09 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-17
2024-08-09 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-17
2024-06-27 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2023-01-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2023-01-06 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2023-01-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2023-01-06 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2023-01-06 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2021-12-16 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-25
2021-12-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-25
2021-12-16 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fischbeck, Courtney (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hasan, Omair (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smcc, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fischbeck, Courtney (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fischbeck, Courtney (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hasan, Omair (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Fischbeck, Courtney (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hasan, Omair (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventura Medstaff, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of South Mountain Post Acute?

South Mountain Post Acute has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Arizona.

How many beds does South Mountain Post Acute have?

It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 110 residents per day.

Has South Mountain Post Acute been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns South Mountain Post Acute?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of South Mountain Post Acute?

(602) 243-2780. The facility is located at 8008 S. Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85042.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.