The Vardell Report.Ahwatukee Post Acute

Across 5 inspections from August 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 28 findings at Ahwatukee Post Acute; 28 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

5

2023–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

28

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

28

Of 28 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jul 242026

   Standard health inspection

   4 findings

   • F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 1, 2026
   • F926Have policies on smoking.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 20, 2026
   • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 20, 2026
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 20, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Aug 82025

   Standard health inspection

   2 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2025
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Mar 52025

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Feb 292024

   Complaint investigation

   6 findings

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 23, 2024
   • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 10, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 10, 2024
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 29, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 26, 2024
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 14, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Aug 32023

   Standard health inspection

   13 findings

   • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023
   • F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 30, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F610 in February 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F610 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F677 in August 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F677 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F686 in August 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F686 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F755 in August 2023 and August 2025. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F755 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F812 in August 2023 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F812 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in August 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2324252526F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

   Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

   Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

4. 04

   How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

   Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

5. 05

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

6. 06

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

7. 07

   How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

   No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

8. 08

   Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

   CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts August 3, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Arizona state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Arizona state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 3, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Arizona state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Arizona state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Arizona state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Arizona state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 24, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 035270

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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