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HomeArizonaAlta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

5848 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ 852054809810098WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(222 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
70
certified

How Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation Compares in Arizona

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.35 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.57 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
47.1%
AZ average
45.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.97.
Reported RN time is 0.57 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.70.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 15, 2023
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 20, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Arizona median
Private Room
$9,506/mo
Arizona median
Maricopa County 65+
692,770
15.6% of county
County Population
4,430,871
Maricopa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mesa, Arizona with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
67.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 2, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
14.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0606Potential for Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: Aug 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.66 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.20 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KING, BRETMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
NANDIPATI, HARISHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2019
MONKS, CHANDLERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
PETERSON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
KING, BRETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
NANDIPATI, HARISHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019
THE ENSIGN GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2022
KING, BRETADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
NANDIPATI, HARISHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Advanced Healthcare of Mesa
Mesa, AZ2,640 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
Mesa, AZ3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
MI Casa Nursing Center
Mesa, AZ1.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Citadel Post Acute
Mesa, AZ1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ1.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
Mission Palms Post Acute
Mesa, AZ1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ · Current facility
—5/54/52/5None recorded
Advanced Healthcare of Mesa
Mesa, AZ
2,640 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
Mesa, AZ
3,168 ft4/53/52/5$8,278
MI Casa Nursing Center
Mesa, AZ
1.0 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Citadel Post Acute
Mesa, AZ
1.2 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ
1.3 mi5/54/54/5$8,278
Mission Palms Post Acute
Mesa, AZ
1.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arizona is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $9,506/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 20, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation provides 3.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 1.12 LPN hours, and 1.66 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation have?▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has 70 certified beds with an average of 67.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 6 in Mesa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 222 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →