Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
Mesa, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035164) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (480) 832-3903 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials. The facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center is a 106-bed skilled nursing facility in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County), with an average of 95.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1988. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationally, which carries an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars — notably lower than this facility's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Desert Blossom holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.45 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 51.6% — figures that align with the lower staffing star rating despite strong overall and quality scores.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspections. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Desert Blossom has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, 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 3.45 hours per resident per day, with 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 51.6%. CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the facility does not display a CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 106 beds with an average of 95.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 4, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4808323903 and verify 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 4808323903 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035164?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.