Nursing Home
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
Certified beds
108
Avg. 87 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Aug 1972
Medicaid
Certified
Since Aug 1972
CMS rating
3
Average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Arizona avgAZ | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.35 | 3.98 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.54 | 0.70 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.95 | 1.04 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 1.85 | 2.24 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 2.96 | 3.51 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Arizona avgAZ | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.4% | 45.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Arizona and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (140 Arizona and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
8health deficiencies
Sep 26, 2025 · 1 standard, 7 complaint
Arizona average: 6.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Arizona average: 6.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
5health deficiencies
Oct 20, 2023 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagFlagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 108 Medicare-certified beds
Location
2509 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Maricopa County · 7.5 mi from the center of Phoenix
Facility details
Legal business name24th Street Healthcare Associates LLC
OperatorThe Ensign Group
OwnershipFor-profit corporation
Facilities in chain344
Medicare approvedAug 1, 1972
Chain average rating3.2 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number035014
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.