SUN WEST CHOICE HEALTHCARE & REHAB – SUN CITY WEST, AZ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

14002 WEST MEEKER BLVD, Sun City West, AZ 85375
(623) 584-6161
140 beds
All Sun City West facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
85.78
Score /100
#1425
National Rank

#1425
of 14703 facilities
National
90.3% position
#34
of 140 in AZ
State Rank
#30
of 77 in Maricopa
County Rank
#2
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 85375
ZIP Rank






About Sun West Choice Healthcare & RehabSun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is located at 14002 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ, reachable at (623) 584-6161. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 140.0 certified beds and serves an average of 133 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-07-25. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

Address

14002 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
85.78
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#1425 of 14703 nationally – #34 of 140 in Arizona

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is a strong choice for families in the Sun City West, AZ area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 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 InsightSun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab currently provides 3 hours 40 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 36.7% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 40 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours54 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 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 6 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 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 $4,838. 6 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 $4838.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 20.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,425
of 14,703
National
Top 10%
#34
of 140
AZ State
Top 24% in AZ
#30
of 77
️ Maricopa County
#30 of 77
#2
of 2
️ Sun City West
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 85375
#2 of 2

Nationally, Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab ranks 1425th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 34th out of 140 nursing homes. In Sun City West, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,456 nationally and RN hours rank #6,880 nationally (#75 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 3.45 #8,273 / 14,703 #91 / 140 Below average
2023 3.97 #4,299 / 14,703 #57 / 140 Above average
2024 3.65 #6,842 / 14,703 #73 / 140 Above average
2025 3.70 #6,954 / 14,703 #75 / 140 Above average
2026 3.67 #7,456 / 14,703 #87 / 140 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 0.35 #11,678 / 14,703 #124 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.42 #9,816 / 14,703 #105 / 140 Below average
2024 0.35 #11,489 / 14,703 #123 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.57 #6,981 / 14,703 #77 / 140 Above average
2026 0.59 #6,880 / 14,703 #75 / 140 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-07-25. 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 (623) 584-6161 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), 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 85.8/100, placing it #1425 of 14703 facilities nationally and #34 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 Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab receives a reported average of 3 hours 40 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 54 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 6 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 36.7%. 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 $4,838. 6 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 $4,838, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 20.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab ranks 1425th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.8/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 34th out of 140 nursing homes. In Sun City West, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,456 nationally and RN hours rank #6,880 nationally (#75 in AZ). Our composite quality score of 85.8/100 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 Sun City West, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arizona/sun-city-west/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

14002 WEST MEEKER BLVD, Sun City West, AZ 85375
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

APACHE TRAIL HEALTHCARE, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 140
Average Residents / Day 133 (95% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Maricopa County, AZ
City Sun City West, AZ
ZIP Code 85375
Approved Since July 25, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 035110
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 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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