South Mountain Post Acute in Phoenix, AZ

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  • Interior

    An indoor physical therapy treatment room equipped with exercise machines and therapy beds.

  • Outdoors

    A sign for South Mountain with a building and mountains in the background.

  • Decor

    A decorated room with orange and purple balloons forming an arch, and tables covered with matching tablecloths.

  • Building

    Aerial view of a building surrounded by a desert landscape with mountains in the background and a parking lot in front.

  • Architecture

    A building with an arched entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Trees

    A desert landscape with a sign and parking lot on a cloudy day.

  • Dining

    A kitchen and dining area with light wood cabinetry, featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and seating for four at two tables.

  • Landscaping

    A sign for South Mountain real estate, supported by brick pillars, set in a desert landscape.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen setup featuring an oven with a built-in stovetop, a microwave above the counter, and a sink.

  • Lighting

    A modern reception area with a curved front desk and illuminated lighting.

  • Entrance

    A hotel entrance with arched design and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Bathroom

    Hospital room with two beds separated by a curtain.

  • Lobby

    A spacious reception area with a curved desk and warm lighting.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A home gym setup with various fitness equipment organized on a wall.

South Mountain Post Acute in Phoenix, AZ

South Mountain Post Acute is an assisted living community in Phoenix, AZ.

Information last verified:

8008 South Jesse Owens Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85042

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 129 reviews
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Overall Review of South Mountain Post Acute

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Therapy team leaves a mark

Therapy is consistently described as helping residents regain skills and mobility.

Many reviews focus on rehabilitation progress, especially physical therapy and speech therapy, with families describing milestones and improved independence. Residents and caregivers frequently credit specific therapy staff for support and encouragement during recovery. A few reviews also mention the care teams as helpful during discharge planning and the overall healing process. Some residents still report major problems elsewhere, but therapy is one of the most repeated bright spots.

common 22 reviews mention this

Care response is a mixed bag

Staff communication and response time are described as both attentive and frustrating.

On the positive side, multiple reviews describe nursing, respiratory, and therapy staff as caring, attentive, and quick to respond when help is needed. Other reviews sharply contrast that by describing delayed call light response, difficulty getting nurses, and long waits for basic assistance. Several reviews also mention communication gaps with families, including limited updates and unanswered calls to department contacts. Overall, residents appear to experience care differently depending on the unit, shift, and staff coverage.

common 11 reviews mention this

Meals vary from good to poor

Food quality is inconsistent, with both praise and complaints showing up in reviews.

Some reviewers describe the food as good, hot, or even amazing, including positive comments about dietary accommodations. Others report that meals were cold, terrible, or did not match what was expected, including missed items. A few reviews mention dietary needs such as diabetic or special diets as part of their experience. Dining shows up as a clear theme, but it is not uniformly positive.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness earns repeat praise

Residents and visitors frequently describe the facility as clean.

Many reviews praise cleanliness, describing a facility that feels well maintained and free of unpleasant odors. Several reviews also connect cleanliness with a better overall first impression. At the same time, a smaller number of negative reviews mention soiled conditions, delayed changes, and hygiene failures. That mix suggests cleanliness is seen as a strength overall, but not consistently during every stay or shift.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Nursing and medication timing raise concerns

A recurring concern is delayed or inconsistent nursing care and medication follow-through.

Several negative reviews describe nurses taking too long to respond, delays in administering medication, and difficulty getting scheduled or as-needed pain care on time. Other reviews cite instances of missed updates, incomplete basic care, or residents left without help for extended periods. A few reviews also discuss staffing as a root cause, especially on nights and weekends. While positive reviews exist for nursing, these recurring complaints are specific enough that the timing and consistency of care are a major consideration for families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (5 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Cigna South Mountain (0.5 miles)
  • Banner Family Medicine Center (6.2 miles)
  • Momdoc-Women for Women (6.7 miles)
  • East Valley Family Medical (6.7 miles)
  • TLC Pediatrics (6.8 miles)
  • English Dermatology Ahwatukee (6.9 miles)
  • SimonMed Imaging - Phoenix (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • South Mountain Park (1.5 miles)
  • Blue Sky Airport Parking (6.1 miles)
  • Margaret T. Hance Park (6.1 miles)
  • Encanto Park (6.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Gallagher's (3.3 miles)
  • Crown Public House (5 miles)
  • Blanco Block 23 (5.1 miles)
  • Thai Basil Signature (5.2 miles)
  • Harumi Sushi (5.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.1 miles)
  • Delta SkyClub (5.4 miles)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (5.4 miles)
  • Terminal 3 (5.5 miles)
  • Airport Rent-A-Car (5.6 miles)
  • Terminal 4, Concourse D (5.8 miles)
  • Concourse A (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Primera Iglesia United Methodist Church (4.6 miles)
  • Esperanza Lutheran Church (5.1 miles)
  • Roosevelt Community Church (5.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Spoonz Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • Songbird Coffee & Tea House (5.8 miles)
  • Futuro (5.8 miles)
  • Lola Coffee (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Fair Trade Cafe (5.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arizona Center 24 (5.5 miles)
  • Arizona Mills 18 w/ IMAX (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Arizona State Hospital (6 miles)
  • Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (6.3 miles)
  • Maricopa Medical Center (6.3 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital & Med Center: Deguzman Brian J MD (7.5 miles)
  • St Josephs Neurological ICU (7.6 miles)

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