Nursing Home in Tempe, AZ · CMS Data August 2026

Friendship Village of Tempe

How Does Friendship Village of Tempe Rate?

Friendship Village of Tempe is a 128-bed nonprofit nursing home in Tempe, AZ. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on May 1, 2026, cited 0 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 3 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 0
Certified beds: 128

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

2525 East Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282

3 of 5 CMS overall · 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 Friendship Village of Tempe
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	3 of 5	Average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	4 of 5	Above average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	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 Friendship Village of Tempe and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	47%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	41%	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 Friendship Village of Tempe
Last standard health inspection	May 1, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	0
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 Friendship Village of Tempe who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Friendship Village of Tempe
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	24%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.4%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	12%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	7.6%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	14%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.3%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	14%	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 Friendship Village of Tempe
Certified beds	128
Average residents per day	57
Ownership	Non profit - Other
Legal business name	TEMPE LIFE CARE VILLAGE INC
Chain or affiliated group	LIFE CARE SERVICES (43 homes)
Certified for	Medicare
First certified	November 1980
Setting	Part of a continuing care retirement community
Councils	Resident council and family 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.