The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MI CASA NURSING CENTER
MESA, AZ · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
MI CASA NURSING CENTER in Mesa, AZ has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection and 3-star staffing rating; reported staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.84 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had $14,380 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8436 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,380recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8436.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.17
- Weekend nursing
- 3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6%7.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%1.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%12%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7%26.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.7%13.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%1.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.4%8.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%95.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,380 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,380 in total fines.
- $14,380
Federal fine
Jul 20, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 99.4 residents on an average day (55% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.