The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Maravilla Care Center
Registered name: DESERT PEAK CARE CENTER
PHOENIX, AZ · Medicare-certified · 194 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Maravilla Care Center in Phoenix has an overall 1-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality ratings; reported staffing is 4.68 hours per resident day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $64,873 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6833 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $64,873recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6833.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17
- Nurse aides
- 3.10
- Weekend nursing
- 4.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
52.1%57.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%5.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%6.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8%10.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.2%12.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.4%22.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.8%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.4%13.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.5%86.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide a proper room for residents to eat and do activities, with enough space, lighting, air flow, and furniture. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 920 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,277 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $37,596 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $64,873 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 43 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2025
- $27,277
Federal fine
Jan 10, 2025
- $37,596
Federal fine
Jul 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2022
Now operated by Desert Peak Care Center, previously Maravilla Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 148 residents on an average day (76% of 194 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.