nursing home in Mesa, AZ
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
5848 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205 · (480) 981-0098
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is a 70-bed for-profit nursing home in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Arizona average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 27, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.1% per year (state average 45.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 70
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- August 2, 1988
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Maricopa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035171
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.35 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.57 hrs | 0.70 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.66 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.64 hrs | 3.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 45.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 43.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 3 | 41 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 70 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 68 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.4% | 79.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.4% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 3.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.6% | 21% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.5% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.6% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 91.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| September 15, 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 October 23, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KING, BRET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| NANDIPATI, HARISH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2019 |
| MONKS, CHANDLER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| PETERSON, FORREST Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| SATO, AMI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2024 |
| KING, BRET Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| NANDIPATI, HARISH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| KING, BRET Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| NANDIPATI, HARISH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has 5 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 Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Alta Mesa Health 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 Alta Mesa Health 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 Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is at 5848 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205. Phone: (480) 981-0098.
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.