Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035171) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (480) 981-0098 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), certified for 70 beds with an average of 67.5 residents. The facility has been certified since August 1988 and operates as a for-profit corporation, part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alta Mesa holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. However, its staffing rating is 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.35 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Families considering this facility should note the strong overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings alongside the comparatively lower staffing rating and elevated turnover figure, and should review the current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date details. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alta Mesa has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average of 67.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which has 342 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 2, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scores 5, 5, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 480-981-0098 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 480-981-0098 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035171?state=AZ.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the last 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.