nursing home in Mesa, AZ

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation

51 South 48th Street, Mesa, AZ 85206 · (949) 487-9500

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation at a glance

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation is a 222-bed for-profit nursing home in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Arizona average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 14, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,278.

Nursing staff turnover is 34.2% per year (state average 45.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
222
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
The Ensign Group
Medicare-certified since
September 17, 1986
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Maricopa County
CMS Certification Number
035135

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.9 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.5 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.5 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.21 hrsArizona average3.98 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.21 hrs3.98 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.23 hrs0.70 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.13 hrs2.24 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.48 hrs3.51 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)34.2%45.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)17.6%43.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility4Arizona average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)469Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)133Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)254180.6Better

Penalties

This facility1Arizona average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)101Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$8,278$8,928$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)101Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds222114107
Average residents per day2028886
Occupancy90.9%79.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1%Arizona average2.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1%2.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8.7%4.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.8%10.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.4%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)1%10.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)1.4%12.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.7%5.3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)2.3%3.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)2.7%0.3%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)30.3%21%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)20.8%20.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.4%94.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%96.9%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.1%Arizona average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Arizona and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArizona avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.1%1.2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.8%87.3%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.9%91.8%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
September 4, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
May 20, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
February 14, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 22, 2025
February 14, 2025
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 28, 2025
February 14, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 28, 2025
February 14, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 28, 2025
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 28, 2023
November 22, 2023
Complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 28, 2023
August 18, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 29, 2023
August 18, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 29, 2023
July 1, 2022
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2022
July 1, 2022
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 8, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 20, 2025Fine$8,278

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BOBBA, DHEERAJ
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2015
COOPER, KARL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2018
ENSIGN SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/01/2003
PETERSON, FORREST
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019
BURNAM, SOON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2006
KEETCH, CHAD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2011
PORT, BARRY
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/29/2025
BOBBA, DHEERAJ
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2015
COOPER, KARL
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2018
BOBBA, DHEERAJ
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2015
COOPER, KARL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation's rating?

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arizona nursing homes is 3.3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation?

It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation is at 51 South 48th Street, Mesa, AZ 85206. Phone: (949) 487-9500.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.