PHOENIX MOUNTAIN POST ACUTE – PHOENIX, AZ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Phoenix Mountain Post Acute

13232 NORTH TATUM BLVD, Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-5200
130 beds
All Phoenix facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
79.19
Score /100
#4046
National Rank

#4046
of 14703 facilities
National
72.5% position
#83
of 140 in AZ
State Rank
#61
of 77 in Maricopa
County Rank
#17
of 23 in Phoenix
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 85032
ZIP Rank






About Phoenix Mountain Post AcutePhoenix Mountain Post Acute is located at 13232 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, reachable at (602) 996-5200. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 130.0 certified beds and serves an average of 112 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1979-11-25. 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

Phoenix Mountain Post Acute

Address

13232 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 130 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE ENSIGN 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
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
79.19
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4046 of 14703 nationally – #83 of 140 in Arizona

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Phoenix Mountain 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.

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 InsightPhoenix Mountain Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 32 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 59.2%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 32 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 16 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 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 23 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours33 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,018. 3 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) 1
Total Fines Amount $8018.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 87.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,046
of 14,703
National
Top 28%
#83
of 140
AZ State
Bottom 41% in AZ
#61
of 77
️ Maricopa County
#61 of 77
#17
of 23
️ Phoenix
#17 of 23
#3
of 3
ZIP 85032
#3 of 3

Nationally, Phoenix Mountain Post Acute ranks 4046th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 83rd out of 140 nursing homes. In Phoenix, it ranks 17th out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,718 nationally and RN hours rank #8,117 nationally (#94 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 3.41 #8,620 / 14,703 #92 / 140 Below average
2023 3.50 #7,813 / 14,703 #86 / 140 Below average
2024 3.38 #9,334 / 14,703 #104 / 140 Below average
2025 3.75 #6,505 / 14,703 #71 / 140 Above average
2026 3.54 #8,718 / 14,703 #97 / 140 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 0.41 #10,500 / 14,703 #113 / 140 Below average
2023 0.34 #11,451 / 14,703 #116 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.48 #8,656 / 14,703 #98 / 140 Below average
2025 0.43 #10,062 / 14,703 #112 / 140 Below average
2026 0.53 #8,117 / 14,703 #94 / 140 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Phoenix Mountain Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1979-11-25. 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 (602) 996-5200 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Phoenix Mountain 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 79.2/100, placing it #4046 of 14703 facilities nationally and #83 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 Phoenix Mountain Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 32 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 16 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 23 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 59.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,018. 3 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 1 fine(s) totaling $8,018, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 87.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Phoenix Mountain Post Acute ranks 4046th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 83rd out of 140 nursing homes. In Phoenix, it ranks 17th out of 23 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,718 nationally and RN hours rank #8,117 nationally (#94 in AZ). Our composite quality score of 79.2/100 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

13232 NORTH TATUM BLVD, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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LLC
Legal Name

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 130
Average Residents / Day 112 (87% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Maricopa County, AZ
City Phoenix, AZ
ZIP Code 85032
Approved Since November 25, 1979
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 035072
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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