Santé of Scottsdale

Nursing Home
Overview of Santé of Scottsdale

Just a stone’s throw away from Scottsdale, Santé of Mesa aims to reinvent the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents; they are guaranteed to rejuvenate and recover in a safe and comfortable environment. Santé of Mesa does its best to ensure everyone can thrive in a home that gets to know its residents and empowers them to embrace a new chapter in their lives.

Specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services, a list of services helps boost a speedy recovery. Wound care, joint replacement, physical therapy, non-ventilator-dependent, pain management, tube feeding, and surgical recovery are some of the interdisciplinary services offered.

(480) 588-5386

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Arizona average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Arizona average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Arizona average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona average: 4.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 41m per day

This home provides 15% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Arizona average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 1m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 36m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 50m per day 2h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 35m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 17m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 56m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 70

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 88%
Residents per day (avg) 65
Occupancy rate
88%
Residents per day (avg)
65

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$27.6M
Operating loss
-$1.0M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$27,557,910.00
Operating loss
$-1,046,292.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
25.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$21.6M
Total costs $28.6M
Bed community size
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
14 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Date
April 22, 2011
License Expiration
March 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2697
CMS Certification Number: 35280
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Santé of Scottsdale is legally operated by Sante Of Mesa, and administrated by JONIQUE HOUSLEY-CASTANEDA.

Types of Care at Santé of Scottsdale

Skilled Nursing
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality Rating
A Highest rating

Based on state quality rating data.

Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

12 visits/inspections

8 complaint inspections

8 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:October 16, 2024
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

9 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

8 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Places of interest near Santé of Scottsdale

Address 7.1 miles from city center — 2.53 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

Address 5358 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

179
Total Staff
127
Employees
52
Contractors
39,707
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1810.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse2611.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant8310.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
132 staff
10.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
38 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.4%
of total hours from contractors
957 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 37 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Registered Nurse: 7 Other Physician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Nurse Aide in Training: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant46378315,63491100%10.3
Licensed Practical Nurse242267,50891100%11.4
Registered Nurse117184,68991100%10.3
RN Director of Nursing4041,9046673%8.7
Speech Language Pathologist8081,8768897%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide9091,8578897%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician100101,5098897%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant8081,3818998%6.5
Qualified Social Worker2028237380%8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028078593%6.2
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dental Services Staff1014605763%8.1
Medical Director011782629%3
Occupational Therapy Aide022673943%1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant011498189%0.6
Other Physician01118910%2
Nurse Aide in Training011811%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
3.17

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

1 serious citation More info Arizona average: 0.6

18 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 02, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 06, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Alumus
Resident Census by Payment Source
65 Total Residents
Medicare 65 (100%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 1.5
81% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Long-stay resident measures
Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4%
20% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.4%
70% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
8% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
79% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.8%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.2%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.6%
8% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
34% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 58.6%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 69.3%
37% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $3K
90% lower than Arizona average

Arizona average: $30K

Number of fines 1
40% fewer fines than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $3K
Arizona average $30K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 5, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$10,000 (individual).

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