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Desert Terrace Nursing Center

Nursing Home Facility

2509 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Desert Terrace Nursing Center

It’s time for you to get the care you need, and when you’re in our hands, you can rest assured that you’re getting the best there is. We strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community, so we make sure that each day you spend with us is filled with the caliber of service that will make your stay comfortable, safe and therapeutic. The entire staff will know you by name, and each day when we greet you, we’ll ask you how you are, and whether there is anything we can do for you. We never forget that you’re our valued guest, and the reason we’re here! And remember, if you have a special request, please don’t hesitate to ask. That’s why we’re here - for you!

Operated by The Ensign Group, Inc., which runs 108 communities in our directory.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Phoenix average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.

The community is located in Maricopa County, AZ.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall 3/5
  • Health inspections 2/5
  • Staffing 3/5
  • Quality measures 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Desert Terrace Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
  • Occupancy 80%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
  • Annual staff turnover 55%
  • Last health inspection September 2025

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