MI CASA NURSING CENTER in Mesa, AZ has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reports 3.82 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has no fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8201.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
0.86
Nurse aides
2.16
Weekend nursing
3.48
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.8%6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%2.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8%7.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.9%35.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.6%18.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.3%21.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%3.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
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
99.1%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
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
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 · $6,510 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 8, 2023
$6,510
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
97.7 residents on an average day (54% 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.