SeniorCareRanked
Arizona/SCOTTSDALE
95
Excellent

Plaza Healthcare

1475 NORTH GRANITE REEF ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Plaza Healthcare is a 179-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. It has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 95 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 46.1%. This facility has no recorded fines. 3 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score95/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating5/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day5.8 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day1.89 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover46% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies3 (↑ Better than avg 4)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day5.8
RN hours/resident/day1.89
Staff turnover46.1%
RN turnover44.9%

Facility Information

Beds179
Avg residents133
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)3
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Plaza Healthcare

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Plaza Healthcare reports 5.8 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 46.1% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

3 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.