Ahwatukee Post Acute – PHOENIX, AZ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ahwatukee Post Acute

15810 SOUTH 42ND STREET, Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-0358
192 beds
All Phoenix facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
75.79
Score /100
#5546
National Rank

#5546
of 14703 facilities
National
62.3% position
#108
of 140 in AZ
State Rank
#70
of 77 in Maricopa
County Rank
#21
of 23 in Phoenix
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 85048
ZIP Rank






About Ahwatukee Post AcuteAhwatukee Post Acute is located at 15810 South 42Nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, reachable at (480) 759-0358. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 192.0 certified beds and serves an average of 120 residents per day. It is part of the Pacs Group network (264 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2008-05-29. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Ahwatukee Post Acute

Address

15810 South 42Nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 192 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: PACS GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
75.79
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5546 of 14703 nationally – #108 of 140 in Arizona

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ahwatukee Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Phoenix, AZ, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAhwatukee Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 12 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.4%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 10 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 49 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 8 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 9 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryAhwatukee Post Acute has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 35 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 93.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,546
of 14,703
National
Top 38%
#108
of 140
AZ State
Bottom 23% in AZ
#70
of 77
️ Maricopa County
#70 of 77
#21
of 23
️ Phoenix
#21 of 23
#1
of 1
ZIP 85048
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Ahwatukee Post Acute ranks 5546th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 108th out of 140 nursing homes. In Phoenix, it ranks 21st out of 23 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,182 nationally and RN hours rank #13,760 nationally (#136 in AZ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 3.05 #11,421 / 14,703 #126 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 3.22 #10,245 / 14,703 #109 / 140 Below average
2024 3.29 #10,195 / 14,703 #113 / 140 Below average
2025 3.53 #8,543 / 14,703 #96 / 140 Below average
2026 3.17 #12,182 / 14,703 #125 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 0.27 #12,816 / 14,703 #127 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.31 #12,014 / 14,703 #124 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.36 #11,335 / 14,703 #119 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.40 #10,814 / 14,703 #119 / 140 Below average
2026 0.21 #13,760 / 14,703 #136 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ahwatukee Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2008-05-29. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (480) 759-0358 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ahwatukee Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.8/100, placing it #5546 of 14703 facilities nationally and #108 of 140 in Arizona. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ahwatukee Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 12 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 8 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 49 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 9 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Ahwatukee Post Acute has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 35 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 93.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ahwatukee Post Acute ranks 5546th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 108th out of 140 nursing homes. In Phoenix, it ranks 21st out of 23 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,182 nationally and RN hours rank #13,760 nationally (#136 in AZ). Our composite quality score of 75.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Phoenix, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arizona/phoenix/

Contact and Location

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Address

15810 SOUTH 42ND STREET, Phoenix, AZ 85048
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Legal Name

LA ESTANCIA SNF HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 192
Average Residents / Day 120 (63% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Maricopa County, AZ
City Phoenix, AZ
ZIP Code 85048
Approved Since May 29, 2008
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 035270
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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