Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
5848 East University Drive · Mesa, AZ · 85205 · 4809810098
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035171 · certified since August 2, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.