Skilled nursing · Tempe, AZ

Friendship Village Of Tempe

2525 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE, Tempe, AZ 85282

3 / 5CMS 128 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Friendship Village Of Tempe carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 55 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arizona state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 22.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 2.33 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 44 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arizona DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

2.33

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

22.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Arizona state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

2.33

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

6.43

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

41%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

22.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

20.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID035074

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds128

Avg residents53

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 5.6% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 12.3% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 2.33 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arizona DPH · Last reconciled May 6, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Friendship Village Of Tempe?

Friendship Village Of Tempe has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Friendship Village Of Tempe been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Friendship Village Of Tempe appears in the record section above.

Does Friendship Village Of Tempe use antipsychotic medications?

22.4 percent of long-stay residents at Friendship Village Of Tempe are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 20.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Friendship Village Of Tempe's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Friendship Village Of Tempe has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 55 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arizona state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Friendship Village Of Tempe?

Friendship Village Of Tempe is located at 2525 EAST SOUTHERN AVENUE, Tempe, AZ 85282. Phone: (480) 831-3184. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Friendship Village Of Tempe a special focus facility?

Friendship Village Of Tempe is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Friendship Village Of Tempe's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Friendship Village Of Tempe has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Friendship Village Of Tempe compare to other Tempe skilled nursing facilities?

Friendship Village Of Tempe holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 55. The full Tempe directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Tempe directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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