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
Nursing home report
MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE
MESA, AZ · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. Mission Palms Post Acute in Mesa has strong quality and staffing ratings (both 4 to 5 stars) and no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect/theft policies and reporting.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5439 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 3.5439.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20
- Nurse aides
- 1.83
- Weekend nursing
- 3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 16%
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%12.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.6%3.3%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
3.8%2.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.6%7.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.1%31.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.4%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.5%20.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
31.6%11.8%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%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%99.6%No change
What the inspectors found
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
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — 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
Recent ownership change · Dec 1, 2019
Now operated by Mission Palms Post Acute, previously Mission Palms of Mesa Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 149.9 residents on an average day (94% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.