Sun City Post Acute
Sun City, Arizona · CCN 035225
19 surveys since 2011, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 105
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 118
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- PACS GROUP
- County
- Maricopa
- Medicare-certified since
- 1994
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 39 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Arizona.
Last survey on record
Dec 30, 2025
314 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.43 | 3.45 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.53 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 58.1% | 45.6% |
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 | G13.0% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2472.7% | E824.2% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5523×
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6862×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F6922×
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F5541×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Sun City Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF686Aug 6, 2021
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure two out of two residents (#24 and #61) sampled received necessary treatment and services to promote healing and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficient practice could result in pressure ulcer complications and new pressure ulcer formation. Findings include: -Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF552Feb 28, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, record review, and the state agency reporting system, the facility failed to ensure resident rights to informed consent regarding insurance changes for 4 of 5 sampled residents (#1, # 2, #3 and #4). Failing to fully inform what a change in plan can do, may cause a delay in care, change benefits to assist a resident that was chosen for a specific reason or harm to a resident. Findings include: - Resident #1 was admitted on [DATE] with medical diagnoses that include: cellulitis, anemia, peripheral vascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia. An MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 15 indicating that resident #1 was cognitively intact. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Jan 4, 2024
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that two residents (#620 and # 600) was free from abuse of another. The deficient practice could result on resident being physically and psychosocially harmed by other residents. Finding includes: -Regarding Resident # 620 Resident #620 (alleged victim) was admitted to facility on October 5, 2023 with diagnosis included senile degeneration of brain, muscle weakness, depression, obstructive, and reflux uropathy. Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 06 indicating that the resident has severe cognitive impairment. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF809Dec 2, 2022
Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure that residents (#94, #151, #162, & #27) meals were provided at scheduled times. The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving their meals on time. Findings include: Resident #94 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis that included chronic kidney disease, stage 3, need for assistance with personal care and muscle weakness. The state database information received on October 24, 2022 stated that the facility administrator was notified of care concerns regarding the resident on October 24, 2022 at approximately 8:30 am. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Aug 6, 2021
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#24) received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards regarding wound/skin treatments and monitoring. The sample size was 18. The deficient practice could result in adverse outcomes for residents. Findings include: Resident #24 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Regarding the external fixator pin sites: Review of a nurse progress note dated March 13, 2020 revealed the resident was a new admission from the hospital and had an external fixation device to the right lower extremity with six pins into the skin with ace wraps from the knee to ankle. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 105 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 30, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Feb 28, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Mar 22, 2024Standard3 findings
- Jan 4, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Dec 2, 2022Standard and complaint11 findings
- Aug 6, 2021Standard16 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 11, 2021Complaint3 findings
- Jul 24, 2019Complaint2 findings
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- May 16, 2019Standard and complaint11 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 12, 2018Standard and complaint14 findings
- May 19, 2017Complaint3 findings
- Dec 23, 2016Standard and complaint2 findings
- Sep 15, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Oct 9, 2015Standard and complaint6 findings
- Jul 24, 2014Standard and complaint7 findings
- May 2, 2013—5 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 31, 2012—8 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 24, 2012—6 findings
- Feb 9, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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