Citadel Post Acute
Mesa, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035103) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (480) 832-5555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Citadel Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Citadel Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 43.8%.
Citadel Post Acute has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials on record; CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Citadel Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1985. The facility maintains 128 certified beds with an average daily census of 120.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Citadel Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.55, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which applies to homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Citadel Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, data as provided in this listing.
Questions families ask
What is Citadel Post Acute's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 43.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 128 certified beds with an average daily census of 120.4 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 operates 342 facilities nationally averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Citadel Post Acute scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4808325555 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4808325555 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035103?state=AZ.
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.