South Mountain Post Acute sits in Phoenix, AZ, and serves as a skilled nursing facility with 124 beds, all dedicated to patient care, and you'll find both private and semi-private rooms that are comfortable and nicely furnished, which makes a difference for people staying a short time or those there longer. The grounds are well cared for with space for residents to enjoy the outdoors, and staff works to provide a caring, family-like feeling where love, respect, and compassion matter. Nurses, therapists, and clinicians here focus on helping people regain strength and improve their quality of life with in-house therapy sessions, state-of-the-art treatments, and a strong interest in keeping people active through daily activities and excursions, so no one feels left out or idle. Meals are a big part of the day, and the dining service puts real attention on nutrition and the quality of food served, which is important for recovery and health, but there's been a cited deficiency in nutrition and dietary practices with potential for more than minimal harm, though there was no actual harm reported. There's also a noted deficiency in how the team plans for residents' care, again with possible risk but no direct harm seen so far, and inspection reports document these and other deficiencies, which is something to keep in mind when deciding if this is the right place.
South Mountain Post Acute offers short-term and long-term care for older adults needing round-the-clock nursing for both physical and mental health challenges. Staff here includes nurses and caregivers who help people with memory issues, including support programs for those with Alzheimer's disease, and there's an Advanced Integrated Cognitive Program made for people with memory and cognitive needs. They work to create individualized therapy plans and offer Total Care and Discharge Plans that aim to get people back home and functioning at a high level, which matters if you want thoroughly considered step-by-step care. The interdisciplinary team takes on care planning responsibilities, even though assessment and planning were flagged during inspections. Outpatient therapy is available for people who go home but need occasional visits for more therapy. The nurse turnover rate is 38.7%, which is something to weigh, and the nursing staff provide about 3.77 hours of care per resident, per day. It's also worth noting that South Mountain Post Acute is affiliated with The Ensign Group and doesn't specify exactly who manages the facility, nor does the public information explain the details about managerial control or managing employees, so if you're interested, you may want to ask directly. Housekeeping and laundry services help keep things tidy, and the activities program brings options for exercise, engagement, and social time. Staff says they want to exceed expectations by letting their caregivers, doctors, and nurses make decisions right on-site, without waiting for someone far away to approve things, so care decisions are made faster. This facility only provides skilled nursing, with no assisted living beds, and offers a safe place focused on comfort, safety, and recovery for those needing more medical care. The connection with local senior living advisors can help families who are choosing between different senior living and nursing home options nearby.
