The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Estrella Health and Rehab Center
Registered name: Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center
AVONDALE, AZ · Medicare-certified · 161 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Estrella Health and Rehab Center in Avondale, AZ has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Its quality measures are strong at 5 stars, while health inspection and staffing are both 3 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5047 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5047.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 2.13
- Weekend nursing
- 3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 37%
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
3.9%1.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.4%2.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%8.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—5.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%19.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.3%16.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.7%3.4%Improving
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
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%96.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- 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 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2022
Now operated by Estrella Health and Rehabilitation Center, previously Estrella Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 148.7 residents on an average day (92% of 161 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.