Desert Terrace Nursing Center
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- Private Room, Semi-Private Room
- Resident rating
- 3.4 of 5 (5 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 108
- Amenities listed
- 20
About Desert Terrace Nursing Center
Desert Terrace Nursing Center is a nursing home in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility provides skilled nursing care for seniors who need medical oversight and assistance with daily activities.
It offers sunset gardens assisted living, meadowview retirement community, golden oaks memory care, harmony haven senior living, and silver creek nursing home. Residents have access to 20 listed amenities and services spanning comfort and safety, dining options, healthcare services, recreational activities, and social services. Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 108 certified beds.
Living options
- Sunset Gardens Assisted Living
- Meadowview Retirement Community
- Golden Oaks Memory Care
- Harmony Haven Senior Living
- Silver Creek Nursing Home
Pricing at Desert Terrace Nursing Center
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Amenities & services
Comfort and Safety
- Private and semi-private rooms
- Emergency call system
- Secure environment
- Handicap accessibility
Dining Options
- Nutritious meals prepared by chefs
- Special dietary accommodations
- Snack bar
- Private dining for special occasions
Healthcare Services
- 24/7 nursing care
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
Recreational Activities
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening club
- Exercise classes
- Movie nights
Social Services
- Counseling services
- Family support programs
- Social work assistance
- Discharge planning
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 108 certified beds. Benchmarked against 75 rated nursing homes in Arizona.
Overall
Above the AZ average (3.4)
Health inspections
Above the AZ average (2.8)
Staffing
About the AZ average (2.9)
Quality measures
Below the AZ average (4.6)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 3h 25m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 31m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 58m |
| Nurse aide | 1h 57m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 80% (avg 87 of 108 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1972 (54 years)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50% per year
Location
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Reviews of Desert Terrace Nursing Center
3.4 out of 5 · Based on 5 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 560%
- 40%
- 30%
- 20%
- 140%
What families mention about Desert Terrace Nursing Center
- Staff & caregivers2 mentions · 5.0
“"Accommodating staff and welcoming environment".”
- Care quality2 mentions · 3.0
“Referrals to doctors and getting my wife's medical contacts was next to impossible.”
- 5.0- oceansailor43
Very cozy and comfortable.
- 5.0- joyousteammate43
The medical team always worked together.
- 5.0- joyouslight73
"Accommodating staff and welcoming environment".
- 1.0- artfulman98
Referrals to doctors and getting my wife's medical contacts was next to impossible.
- 1.0- starcolleague29
DR promises then breaks the promise.
How Desert Terrace Nursing Center compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Desert Terrace Nursing Center and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Terrace Nursing CenterThis page | Nursing Homes | 3.4 | 5 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Desert Haven Care Center | Nursing Homes | 2.5 | 4 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Highland Manor Health & Rehab | Nursing Homes | 2.9 | 10 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Arizona State Veteran Home Adult Day Health Care | Nursing Homes | 2.0 | 2 | Phoenix, AZ |
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