31 West Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013 · Maricopa County · (602) 265-7484
58 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035247 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 2, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 31 health citations since March 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 3.58 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.33 of those hours.
70.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arizona average 45.1%).
CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 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 31 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of clinical record and policy review, the facility failed to protect the rights of 7 of 15 residents sampled (#6, #19, #22, #65, #66, #76, and #77) to be free from physical and verbal abuse between residents. The deficient practice could result in resident injury, psychological, or behavioral harm as well as continued resident to resident abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#27) received pain medication per physician ordered parameters. The deficient practice placed the resident at risk for receiving medication outside physician-prescribed parameters, which could result in unnecessary medication exposure and adverse drug reactions. The universe was 18 and the sample size was 6.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure multiple food items were stored, labeled, and dated in accordance with professional standards, and failed to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The deficient practice places residents at risk for complications from foodborne illness. The universe was 79.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and review of the Facility Guidelines Institute 2018 edition for Residential healthcare and Support Facilities, the facility failed to provide the required square footage per person for 4 out of 17 sampled rooms. The deficient practice does not allow safe and free movement in their living space.
Inspectors wroteBased on dining observations and interviews, the facility failed to have sufficient space to accommodate all dining activities. The deficient practice resulted in residents not having a dining area that accommodates residents' physical needs. The census was 79.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review, facility documentation, and policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure medical records remained confidential for one resident (#7). The deficient practice could result in unauthorized visibility to residents' personal and medical records that compromise residents' right to privacy and confidentiality. The universe was 17, and the sample was 1.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy involving an allegation of abuse with 3 of 15 residents (#6, #22, and #80). The deficient practice could result in the appropriate State Agencies not being notified and allegations of abuse not being thoroughly investigated. -Regarding Resident #80 Resident #80 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included unspecified mood disorder, suicidal ideations, anxiety disorder, and depression. A Nurses Note dated May 15, 2026 7:08 a.m. revealed that the writer was alerted by Resident #80 that she had been in a physical altercation with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA #12). The nurses note goes on to reveal that prior to this incident Resident #80 was resistant to having CNAs helping her with a shower. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation, and policy review, the facility to ensure that an allegation of abuse for 3 out of 15 residents (#6, #22, and #80) was reported to all applicable state agencies within the required timeframe. The deficient practice could result in a delay in the proper investigation of abuse allegations.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the care plan was revised for one resident (#27) regarding bilateral hand splints. The deficient practice could result in inaccuracies regarding resident care and omission of required interventions related to range of motion (ROM) and splint use. The sample size was 1 and the universe was 79.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and staff interview,The facility failed to implement infection prevention and environmental cleaning practices consistent with facility policy and accepted infection control standards by reusing contaminated environmental cleaning equipment between resident care areas, storing reusable cleaning tools submerged in disinfectant solution, using contaminated equipment after cleaning areas contaminated with feces, and allowing contaminated equipment to contact resident environments and personal belongings for 2 residents (#14 and #22) out of 5 sampled residents. The facility census was 58. The deficient practice had the potential to contribute to environmental cross-contamination and transmission of infectious organisms, including MDROs, among residents. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#1) was free from abuse. The deficient practice could result in further incidents of resident to resident abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, clinical record review and facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation for one resident's injuries (#1 ). This deficient practice could result in residents not receiving the necessary treatment to address their medical issues/problems.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, observations, facility documentation, and policies, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was not abused by another resident for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#1 and #3). The deficient practice could result in continued psychosocial and/or physical harm to resident. Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #1: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side, aphasia, major depressive disorder, cerebral infarction, and chronic kidney disease. A care plan dated February 12, 2024, revealed that the resident has a communication problem due to expressive aphasia with an intervention in place that Resident #1 is able to communicate by answering yes/no questions, hand gestures, and utilizing a communication book. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, observations, facility documentation, and policies, the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#1 and #3). The deficient practice could lead to a failure of the facility to fully investigate and report allegations of abuse within required timeframes, and could lead to harm to a resident. Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #1: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side, aphasia, major depressive disorder, cerebral infarction, and chronic kidney disease. A physician order dated January 4, 2025, revealed a change in condition for: redness/ mild edema to left eye orbital, and that the provider was notified. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, observations, facility documentation, and policies, the facility failed to ensure that an allegation of abuse was reported to mandatory reporting agencies within the required timeframe for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#1 and #3). The deficient practice could result in abuse allegation not being reported. Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #1: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side, aphasia, major depressive disorder, cerebral infarction, and chronic kidney disease. A review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 10, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, observations, facility documentation, and policies, the facility failed to ensure that residents were protected from further abuse during an ongoing investigation of an allegation of abuse for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#1 and #3). The deficient practice could result in continued psychosocial and/or physical harm to a resident. Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #1: Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis affecting the right side, aphasia, major depressive disorder, cerebral infarction, and chronic kidney disease. A review of the resident's clinical record revealed no evidence of any progress notes on January 4, 2025, that described an incident involving Resident #1. There was no evidence of a physician order for one to one staff monitoring for Resident #1. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an accessible bathroom was readily available for resident use for two residents (#34 and #46); and, failed to ensure that the bathroom of two residents (#23 and #28) were not used by other residents. The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving necessary assistance to help maintain their independence. The Census was 55.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a safe, comfortable and homelike environment was provided to two residents (#34 and #46). The deficient practice could result in residents' preferences were not honored and residents being prevented from having individualized area. The census was 55.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an accessible, working call light was available for use for two residents (#34 and #46). The deficient practice could result in residents not having the means to communicate with staff. The census was 55.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record reviews, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to provide a designated room to accomodate resident dining while undergoing renovations. The deficient practice could result in residents individual needs and preferences not accommodated. The census was 55.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation and policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#4) was not abused by another resident (#5). The deficient practice could result in residents being abused.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, policy review, and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#46) had the right to refuse use of psychotropic medication was honored. The deficient practice could result in the resident not able to make decisions regarding their choice of treatment.
Inspectors wroteRegarding resident #18 and resident #205 -Resident #205 was admitted at the facility on April 15, 2022 with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and unspecified dementia. The MDS admission assessment dated [DATE] revealed resident had a BIMS score of 8 indicating the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The assessment also included that the resident was receiving antipsychotic and antidepressant medication. The care plan initiated dated April 20, 2022 revealed the resident was dependent on staff for activities, cognitive stimulation, social interaction related to immobility. Interventions included for alll staff to converse with resident while providing care. assist with arranging community activities. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse for one resident (#41) was reported to the State Agency (SA) within the required timeframe. The deficient practice could result in residents not protected from further abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of abuse for one resident (#41) was thoroughly investigated. The deficient practice could result in appropriate corrective action not taken to prevent further abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medication was administered as ordered by the physician for one resident (#13). The deficient practice could result in resident not receiving the necessary treatment for their condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented fall interventions for one resident (#29). The deficient practice could resulted in resident having a fall incident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene during medication pass. The deficient practice could result in residents developing complications and illnesses.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure multiple food items were stored in accordance with professional standards. The deficient practice could result in placing residents at risk for foodborne illnesses's.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medication was administered as ordered for resident #31. The sample size was 5. The deficient practice can lead to medications not given as ordered.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and review of the facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. The deficient practice could result in not enough staff to meet the resident's needs.
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on July 12, 2024, 2 on March 10, 2023, 6 on February 25, 2022.
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) | 3.58 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.33 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.26 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.18 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 70.2% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.01 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 3.70 on weekdays and 3.26 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.76 in April to June 2025 to 3.58 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 | 3.58 | 0.33 | 3.70 | 3.26 | 7.6% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.63 | 0.37 | 3.78 | 3.26 | 15.8% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.36 | 0.38 | 3.49 | 3.04 | 10.9% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.76 | 0.47 | 3.95 | 3.26 | 9.3% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| 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. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| 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 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 36.7 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Maryland Gardens Post Acute's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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. 12 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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. 11 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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. 5 eligible stays.
55.0% 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. 20 residents counted.
3.3% 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. 30 residents counted.
6.3% 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. 30 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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. 3 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: MARYLAND GARDENS SNF LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| Carroll, Keith | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2023 |
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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