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Overview of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Mesa’s Buckhorn neighborhood offering memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who also needs nursing support.

The home has 106 beds, with in house therapy for both short term rehabilitation and long term care. Residents can receive therapy at the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when personal savings are insufficient.

A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. David Bush is the administrator, and Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center operates the community.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center of Scottsdale provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Scottsdale, AZ. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community a possible fit for a resident who needs ongoing clinical oversight. The home is in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood and has 132 beds.

Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time counted for each resident. Liviu Iliescu serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green Valley, AZ, offers ongoing nursing home care. On-site licensed nurses provide round-the-clock support for individuals requiring medical attention beyond basic assistance with daily tasks.

Accommodating up to 111 residents, the facility features private living spaces across various floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom units, and single rooms. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods, giving residents flexibility based on their coverage or financial situation.

Interested individuals looking for skilled nursing options in Green Valley can contact Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to learn more about availability or schedule a tour.

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Overview of Santé of Surprise – Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Santé of Surprise operates as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on West Yorkshire Drive in Surprise, Arizona. Single-story, private rooms, 21-day average stay. That timeline tells you this is built for post-acute recovery: people coming out of hospitals, moving through rehabilitation, and then transitioning to next-level care or home.

The Walk Score is 33, which means you’re in suburban territory where driving handles most errands and appointments. The private rooms make sense for people in recovery who need rest and reduced stimulation. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, so coverage options exist.

The staffing is nursing-forward. Total nursing care runs 4 hours 11 minutes per resident per day across all staff types.

RN coverage is 1 hour 8 minutes daily. Nurse aides handle 2 hours 16 minutes. LPNs and LVNs add another 1 hour 14 minutes. For a short-stay model, that’s a solid staffing footprint: you’re looking at meaningful professional oversight, not a skeleton crew.

At 21 days average, this facility is specifically built for people moving through post-acute rehabilitation with nursing support and a defined recovery trajectory. You come in after hospitalization, do your rehabilitation, and move to the next stage. It’s a bridge, not a permanent residence.

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Overview of Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation

Based in a serene neighborhood in Tucson, AZ, Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation provides a cozy environment for receiving quality skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The community features a team of reliable therapists and nurses who work together to create comprehensive and effective care and treatment plans for every resident. With comprehensive healthcare services and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, residents can easily maintain their well-being and overall function to continue enjoying their independence.

Residents also have access to a well-curated activities program, featuring fun, informative, and entertaining events like arts classes and lectures to stimulate their bodies and minds. Those facing the challenges of memory loss are also welcomed and provided with an advanced Integrated Cognitive Program that incorporates residents’ routines into their care plans. At Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation, they strive to offer residents care as unique as them.

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Overview of Mission Palms Post Acute

Receive the finest care and support for your ever-changing needs with the outstanding senior living community of Mission Palms Post Acute in East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ, providing onsite therapy and skilled nursing. A team of qualified and well-trained professionals attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations 24/7, ensuring they are well-cared for. Utilizing an innovative and holistic approach, the community works closely with seniors to provide them with customized care plans.

Maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of activities and enriching programs. The community features long-term and short-term rehabilitation to ensure seniors enjoy the right care for their condition. Mission Palms Post Acute is a safe place for seniors to start their healing journey.

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Overview of Acacia Health Center at Sagewood

With 20 years of care, Acacia Health Center at Sagewood is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers short-term rehabilitation for temporary recovery stays, long-term skilled nursing for ongoing nursing needs, and respite care when a regular caregiver is unavailable. The 78-bed community is 96% occupied.

Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while shared junior suites offer a larger suite shared with another resident. Daily nurse staffing totals 5 hours and 40 minutes per resident, representing the nursing time available to each person. Medicare and private pay are accepted, providing those payment routes for eligible care.

Residents can use the pool, fitness center, spa, restaurant, and walking paths, along with transportation, religious services, and social, cultural, and recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.

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Overview of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center, located in Tucson, offers a comprehensive approach to skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The facility incorporates a balance of high-tech and traditional methods and therapies to provide optimal care for residents. In partnership with Pima Heart, Sabino Canyon also offers a specialized cardiac wellness program. The therapy programs at Sabino Canyon are personalized to meet the unique needs of each resident, utilizing state-of-the-art therapy rooms for effective rehabilitation. 
Their dining room is filled with natural light and features artwork in the corners, creating a welcoming space for residents to enjoy their meals. Comfortable rooms and lovely outdoor spaces provide a comfortable and serene environment for residents as well. The home’s Activities Department offers a variety of engaging activities to keep residents active and stimulated, fostering opportunities for self-discovery and growth.

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Overview of Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Chandler Post Acute and Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Chandler, AZ, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Skilled nursing care is available 24 hours a day, and in-house therapy allows a resident to receive rehabilitation without arranging therapy elsewhere.

The home has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Connor Monks serves as administrator. The combination of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care may suit someone who needs recovery support now or ongoing nursing care.

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Vi at Grayhawk

7501 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Overview of VI at Grayhawk

VI at Grayhawk in Scottsdale, AZ, offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to change over time without requiring a move elsewhere. With 36 beds, VI at Grayhawk is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

The range of care settings may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, and the community may also fit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Payment options are Medicare and private pay.

Medicare covers shorter term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means a family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

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Nursing Homes in Arizona at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5