ElderGrade
B

84/100

Above average

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

14002 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375

CMS 5/5 stars #20 of 77 in Maricopa County (623) 584-6161
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $4,838 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 34% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $4,838 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.61 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.17 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 3, 2024 (1 year ago).

E Aug 29, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 3, 2024 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 3, 2024 F0773

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Aug 28, 2023 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Feb 3, 2023 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 3, 2023 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 3, 2023 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 7, 2022 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GRANGER, TERRY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NASSOUR, WILLIAM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PETERSON, FORREST Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FISCHBECK, COURTNEY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PIONEER HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PRIME TIME HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GRANGER, TERRY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NASSOUR, WILLIAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PORT, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...

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Common questions about Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab? +

Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab holds an ElderGrade of B (84 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.61 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 15 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.