Friendship Village of Tempe
Tempe, Arizona · CCN 035074
11 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 40
- Surveys
- 11
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 128
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- LIFE CARE SERVICES
- County
- Maricopa
- Medicare-certified since
- 1980
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 46 facilities with 128 or more beds in Arizona.
Last survey on record
Apr 1, 2025
587 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Annual nurse turnover | 46.6% | 31.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1571.4% | E628.6% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6094×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6072×
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F7572×
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- F8422×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Friendship Village of Tempe, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jan 17, 2025
Based on clinical record review, interviews and facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that Activity of Daily Living (ADL) care was provided for 1 resident (#2). This deficiency could result in psychosocial harm, and skin breakdown. Findings include: Resident #2 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of fracture of the sacrum and other disorders of bone density and structure. A care plan dated June 13, 2024 included that resident had a current functional performance of extensive assistance with one-person assist with most activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene and transfers. The care plan also included that the resident's vision and hearing were impaired. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF757Jan 17, 2025
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#154) was free from unnecessary medications by failing to ensure pain medications were administered as ordered by the physician and following the ordered parameters. The deficient practice could result in the resident receiving unnecessary medication and being overmedicated. Findings include: Resident #154 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of lymphedema, pain, osteonecrosis due to drugs, pelvis and muscle weakness. The clinical admission note dated January 2, 2025 revealed that the resident was alert and oriented x 3, had vocal complaints of generalized chronic pain; and that, the resident reported that her pain was always above a 10. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 17, 2025
Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored under sanitary conditions. The deficient practice could result in foodborne illnesses. Findings include: On January 14, 2025 at 8:22 a.m., an initial tour of kitchen was conducted with kitchen manager (staff #80). There was a ladder/speed rack that had 4 uncovered trays of uncooked breaded cod fish with opened date of January 13, 2025 in the walk-in refrigerator. There was a label/sticker for a discard date of January 15, 2025 placed on the side of the ladder/speed rack. There was also one tray of uncovered cooked beef pot pie on flat metal trays on the rack above the rack where that uncooked breaded cod fish was. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jan 17, 2025
Based on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control were followed and maintained regarding placement of the catheter bag for one resident (#12) and, oxygen tubing for one resident (#155). The deficient practice could result in development and transmission of infections. Findings include: Resident #12 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included urinary tract infection, hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease and urinary incontinence. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF732Oct 6, 2023
Based on documentation, staff interviews, and facility procedures, the facility failed to ensure that the information posted on the daily staff posting was complete and correct. Findings include: Review of the daily staff posting dated July 4, 2023 did not reveal the number of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses scheduled to work on the day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., or the night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Review of the daily staff posting dated August 6, 2023 did not reveal the number of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses scheduled to work on the day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., or the night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The total number of hours worked for one certified nursing assistant (CNA) documented was 24 hours for the night shift, 6:00 p.m. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 40 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 1, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Mar 20, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Mar 6, 2025Complaint4 findings
- Jan 17, 2025Standard and complaint11 findings
- Oct 6, 2023Standard3 findings
- Aug 4, 2022Standard4 findings
- Jan 31, 2019Standard and complaint2 findings
- Oct 9, 2014Standard and complaint6 findings
Show the 3 earlier surveys
- Jul 10, 2013—3 findings
- Apr 18, 2012—1 finding
- Mar 30, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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