The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE
MESA, AZ · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Mission Palms Post Acute in Mesa, AZ has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5/5) but lower health inspection and staffing ratings (3/5 each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5317 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5317.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.12
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 3.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 6%
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
5.6%10%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%0.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.2%6.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.6%8.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.4%25.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%1.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.5%19.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
34.5%18.3%Improving
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
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%99.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 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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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 154.4 residents on an average day (97% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.