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Sun Health Grandview Care Center

Sun City West, Arizona · CCN 035265

15 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
45
Surveys
15
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file8/15

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
72
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Maricopa
Medicare-certified since
2006

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Aug 1, 2025

465 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day5.274.33
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.94—
Annual nurse turnover35.6%44.3%

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

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD975.0%E325.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 12 of the 45 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5831×

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • F6411×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F6571×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F6581×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sun Health Grandview Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 1, 2025

    Based on a review of clinical records review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were not left at the resident's bedside for 2 of 61 sampled residents (#36, #39). The deficient practice could result in the overmedication or undermedication of residents.-Regarding Resident #36Resident #36 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included fracture of the right femur, unspecified fall, acute post hemorrhagic anemia, and hypotension.An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicating intact cognition.During an initial observation of Resident #36's room on July 29, 2025 at 1:40 p.m., a container of Refresh lubricant eye drops… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 1, 2024

    Based on observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in accordance with appropriate temperature guidelines for facility refrigerators and the kitchen freezer. The universe was 57. The deficient practice could increase the risk for foodborne illness. Findings include: An observation was conducted on July 29, 2024 at approximately 7:40 A.M on the third floor of the facility. The refrigerator temperature log identified with the location of Canyon revealed that on July 22, 2024, the refrigerator had a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit at 8:00 A.M. Per the temperature log, there was not documented evidence that any corrective action had taken place or that the manager had reviewed the temperature log for that day. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 21, 2023

    Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, failed to maintain refrigerator temperature, failed to ensure food items were labeled, and failed to ensure expired food items were not available for use. The deficient practice could result in a potential for food borne illness. Findings include: During an initial walk through of the kitchen conducted with kitchen manager (staff #42), on [DATE] at 10:30 am, there was a tub of sour cream with expiration date of [DATE], a jug of lemon juice with expiration date of [DATE], a red onion wrapped in saran wrap with expiration date of [DATE], and a package of sliced swiss cheese with expiration date of [DATE]. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF583Aug 1, 2025

    Based on observation, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure two (#21 and #104) of 61 sampled residents' privacy was respected.Findings included: Resident #21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included aftercare following joint replacement surgery, urinary tract infection, and unspecified dementia. The Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] included a brief interview for mental status score of 4 indicating the resident severe cognitive impairment. The care plan dated July 17, 2025 revealed that resident #21 has impaired cognitive function/dementia or impaired thought processes related to dementia. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Aug 1, 2025

    Based on observations, clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control was followed and maintained regarding placement of the catheter bag for one of 1 sampled residents (#23). The deficient practice could result in development and transmission of infections.Findings include:Resident #23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included acute kidney failure, retention of urine, type 2 diabetes mellitus with a foot ulcer, and depression.The admission minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating the resident had intact cognition. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 45 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 1, 2025Standard3 findings
  • Aug 1, 2024Standard3 findings
  • May 24, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 19, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 22, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 25, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 21, 2023Standard2 findings
  • May 19, 2022Standard2 findings
Show the 7 earlier surveys
  • Jan 31, 2020Standard and complaint5 findings
  • Aug 24, 2017Standard1 finding
  • Apr 27, 2015Standard12 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 20, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Jan 16, 2013—6 findings
  • Oct 21, 2011—3 findings
  • Mar 16, 2011—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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