Nursing Home in Scottsdale, AZ · CMS Data August 2026

Plaza Healthcare

How Does Plaza Healthcare Rate?

Plaza Healthcare is a 179-bed for-profit nursing home in Scottsdale, AZ. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 5.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on May 8, 2026, cited 2 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 5 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 5.8 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 2
Certified beds: 179

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

1475 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Plaza Healthcare
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	5 of 5	Much above average
Health inspections	5 of 5	Much above average
Staffing	3 of 5	Average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Plaza Healthcare and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	5.8 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	1.9 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.6 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	4.9 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	48%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	47%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Plaza Healthcare
Last standard health inspection	May 8, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	2
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Plaza Healthcare who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Plaza Healthcare
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.7%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	58%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	0.7%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	13%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	1.2%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	2.3%	0.0%	Higher than the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	15%	13%	Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Plaza Healthcare
Certified beds	179
Average residents per day	137
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name	PLAZA HC HOLDING COMPANY LLC
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	January 1983
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Arizona's Arizona State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ((602) 542-6454 extension 9) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Arizona.