1045 Scott Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301 · Yavapai County · (928) 778-9603
128 certified beds, about 104 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035131 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 7, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 33 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.15 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.44 of those hours.
CMS links it to The Ensign Group, an affiliated group of 344 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 33 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered according to physician orders for one of four sampled residents (#2). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving medications as ordered by the physician, which could lead to worsening of the resident's medical condition.-
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (#25) was provided quality of care regarding prevention, assessment, and treatment of moisture associated skin damage (MASD), according to professional standards. The deficient practice could lead to worsening of a skin issues, increased pain, and physical harm of a resident.-
Inspectors wroteBased on closed record review, staff interviews, and review of facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure that the Ombudsman was notified of the transfer/discharge for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#115, #118, & 110). The deficient practice could lead to notifications and pertinent information regarding the discharge/transfer not being provided.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that food items were palatable, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficient practice could decrease residents' desire to eat which could impact their nutrition status and lead to slower recovery from illnesses or injury.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were not left at the bedside for two residents (#62 and #121). Census was 100. The deficient practice could result in harm to the residents and/or visitors who have access to medications.-Resident #121 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included pneumonia (lung infection), atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rate), hypertension (high blood pressure), and need for assistance with personal care. A review of order summary revealed an order dated December 31, 2025, for Metoprolol Tartrate oral tablet 25 MG (milligram) give half a tablet by mouth two times a day for high blood pressure, and an order for Saccharomyces Boulardii (probiotic) capsule 250 mg give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day for probiotic. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, facility documentation, review of facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure infection control standards/protocols related to Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) and hand hygiene were followed by staff. Census was 100. The deficient practice could result in the spread of infection to residents and staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to ensure that 7 of 7 sampled residents (#65, #344, #38, #13, #19, #58, and #33) were provided a comfortable and homelike environment. The deficient practice could have a negative psychosocial impact on residents. -Regarding Residents #65 and #344: An observation was conducted on September 30, 2024 at 10:43 AM of room [ROOM NUMBER] belonging to Resident #65 who was not in the room at that time. From the doorway, observation of the wall revealed that paint had been scraped off of behind and surrounding the headboards of both A and B beds. An additional observation was conducted of the wall in room [ROOM NUMBER] later that day on September 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM. Per the floor nurse, Resident #65 was still out at an appointment. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interviews, clinical record and policy review, the facility failed to protect the rights of three residents (#22, #54, #89) to be free from abuse. The deficient practice may result in further resident to resident abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for one resident (#60). The deficient practice resulted in resident wandering into other resident rooms uninvited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that a medication cart was locked when unattended and that controlled medications in the medication storage room were properly secured according to facility policy. The deficient practice could result in residents or staff members having unrestricted access to medications and controlled substances. -Regarding the medication cart: An observation was conducted on October 01, 2024, at 7:28 AM in the hallway of the 400 unit. It was observed that a medication cart was unlocked without staff presently attending it or in close proximity. A nurse was observed to be in a room across the hall from the med cart, attending to the resident in the bed furthest from the door, looking opposite and away from the cart. An interview was conducted with this Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN, Staff #49) on the same day at 8: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide food within safe serving temperature. The deficient practice could result in foodborne illnesses among residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the areas used for preparing, cooking and serving food were cleaned and maintained sanitary in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The deficient practice could result in foodborne illnesses among residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to adhere to infection control policies while serving, preparing, and distributing food to residents, and while providing care to one resident (#65). The deficient practices could result in foodborne illnesses among residents and the transmission of infection. -Regarding food preparation and distribution to residents: On September 30, 2024 at 10:51 a.m., an observation was conducted inside the facility's kitchen with the dietary supervisor (staff #14) who did not have a beard covering. At that time, staff #14 reported that the expectation in the kitchen is proper hand hygiene to prevent foodborne illness, that also includes hair and beard covering. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory services were provided according to professional standards, specifically that an order was obtained for the use of oxygen, for one resident (#339). The deficient practice could result in residents receiving unnecessary supplemental oxygen, and the provider not being aware of the resident's status.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure dental needs were met for one sampled resident (#58). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving necessary services for oral and dental care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident's (#58) dietary needs were met. The deficient practice could place residents at risk of malnutrition and dissatisfaction with their meals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide resident (#1) with physician ordered necessary wound care services. The deficient practice can put resident at risk for wound infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure that medication was available for administration as ordered by the physician for one resident (#1). The deficient practice could result in the resident not receiving the needed medication.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, review of facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure that infection control guidelines related to oxygen use was followed for one resident (#2). The deficient practice could result in the spread of spread of disease to residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, staff interviews, personnel files, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#5) received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice may result in resident not receiving trearment and care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure that all resident shower rooms were in good repair.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident's medications were administered as ordered by the provider based on standards of practice for one resident (#350). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving prescribed doses of medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and the rules of the State Board of Nursing, the facility failed to administer medications as ordered by the physician for two residents (#4 and #5). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving necessary medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and the rules of the State Board of Nursing, the facility failed to ensure that an accurate accounting of controlled medications was maintained and reconciled for one resident (#5). The deficient practice could result in potential diversion of residents controlled medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention and control standards were maintained during medication administration. The deficient practice could result in the transmission of infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#233) was treated with dignity and respect. The deficient practice could result in the resident's rights not promoted and protected.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure the resident representative for one resident (#234) was notified after he had a significant change in condition and was transferred to acute care facility. The deficient practice may result in resident representatives not notified and make any required decisions according to resident's treatment preferences and choices.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, facility documentation, policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure adequate and comfortable temperature levels was provided to meet the needs for one resident (#50). The deficient practice could result in the resident's room not having a homelike and comfortable environment. The facility census was 88 and the sample was 18.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, staff interviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#184) was free from abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure information was provided to the receiving provider during transfer to hospital for one resident (#234). The deficient practice could result in the delay in treatment at the receiving facility because of lack of information regarding the reason for the transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman regarding transfer/discharge to the hospital for one resident (#234). The deficient practice could result in Ombudsman not being informed of the reason for the transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure consistent treatments were provided to two residents (#13, #233) with pressure ulcers.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation, and policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure pain management consistent with professional standards of practice was provided for one resident (#234). The deficient practice could result in unmanaged pain for residents.
4 fire safety citations on file: 2 on January 7, 2026, 2 on January 13, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.15 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.44 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.08 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.01 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.86 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.17 on weekdays and 3.08 on weekends, 3% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.23 in April to June 2025 to 3.15 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.15 | 0.44 | 3.17 | 3.08 | 18.3% | 0 of 90 | 104 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.05 | 0.35 | 3.13 | 2.84 | 6.0% | 1 of 92 | 88 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.23 | 0.41 | 3.42 | 2.75 | 15.5% | 0 of 91 | 89 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arizona, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.87 | 0.63 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.53 | $18.43 to $22.42 | 20,320 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $37.05 | $32.10 to $39.36 | 6,530 |
| Registered nurses | $47.84 | $39.33 to $52.20 | 73,150 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.7 | 23.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (54.3% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
54.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Arizona: 74 better, 1 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 375 eligible stays.
11.4% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Arizona: 4 better, 1 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 377 eligible stays.
7.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Arizona: 6 better, 1 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 235 eligible stays.
71.5% this home
Median of homes: Arizona69.9% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 123 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Arizona0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 199 residents counted.
0.6% this home
Median of homes: Arizona0.6% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 198 residents counted.
92.1% this home
Median of homes: Arizona95.1% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 38 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: WATSON WOODS HEALTHCARE, INC.. CMS links this home to The Ensign Group, a group of 344 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdevant, Tamara | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2015 | |
| Peterson, Forrest | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Albrechtsen, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/26/2015 | |
| Burnam, Soon | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/25/2015 | |
| Fitch, Craig | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sturdevant, Tamara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2015 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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