Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Mesa, AZ

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 nursing homes in Mesa, AZ using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AZ

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

May 2026

We analyzed

12 homes

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mesa, AZ. 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: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mesa, AZ. 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: 3.4/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Mesa, AZ. 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

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation	NH SNF	Mesa	70 Facility 70 AZ AVG 54 Rank #178 / 521	97.1% Facility 97.1% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #2 / 58	+44%	4.05 Facility 4.05 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #24 / 58	-39%	0%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 61	81 Facility 81 AZ AVG 82 Rank #160 / 300	11 Facility 11 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #15 / 61	3.7 Facility 3.7 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #34 / 61	-	68	D-	38 Facility 38 AZ AVG 38 Rank #386 / 777	Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation	$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #40 / 58	$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #40 / 58	57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #23 / 58	35171
Advanced Health Care of Mesa	NH SNF	Mesa	38 Facility 38 AZ AVG 54 Rank #220 / 521	96.6% Facility 96.6% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #4 / 58	+43%	4.25 Facility 4.25 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #20 / 58	+54%	+5%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 61	83 Facility 83 AZ AVG 82 Rank #132 / 300	6 Facility 6 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #7 / 61	2.0 Facility 2.0 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #6 / 61	-	37	-	38 Facility 38 AZ AVG 38 Rank #386 / 777	New Ahc Holdings, LLC	$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #46 / 58	$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #52 / 58	53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #33 / 58	35266
Citadel Post Acute	NH MC SNF	Mesa (East Broadway Road)	128 Facility 128 AZ AVG 54 Rank #69 / 521	89.9% Facility 89.9% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #12 / 58	+34%	3.62 Facility 3.62 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #38 / 58	-51%	-11%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 61	90 Facility 90 AZ AVG 82 Rank #132 / 300	5 Facility 5 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #4 / 61	1.7 Facility 1.7 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #2 / 61	-	115	B-	27 Facility 27 AZ AVG 38 Rank #516 / 777	Terry Speth	$18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #14 / 58	$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #13 / 58	55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 55.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #26 / 58	35103
Mission Palms Post Acute	NH SNF	Mesa (East Baywood Avenue)	160 Facility 160 AZ AVG 54 Rank #31 / 521	86.9% Facility 86.9% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #16 / 58	+29%	3.53 Facility 3.53 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #41 / 58	-30%	-13%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 61	74 Facility 74 AZ AVG 82 Rank #212 / 300	19 Facility 19 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #25 / 61	2.4 Facility 2.4 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #12 / 61	-	139	-	43 Facility 43 AZ AVG 38 Rank #331 / 777	Clayton Wagner	$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #11 / 58	$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #12 / 58	55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #29 / 58	35071
Montecito Post Acute and Care	NH MC SNF	Mesa	222 Facility 222 AZ AVG 54 Rank #11 / 521	88.8% Facility 88.8% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #14 / 58	+32%	3.00 Facility 3.00 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #55 / 58	+43%	-26%	$8.3k Facility $8.3k AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #52 / 61	86 Facility 86 AZ AVG 82 Rank #117 / 300	22 Facility 22 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #31 / 61	2.8 Facility 2.8 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #19 / 61	1	197	-	66 Facility 66 AZ AVG 38 Rank #84 / 777	Karl Cooper	$44.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $44.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #2 / 58	$23.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $23.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #2 / 58	51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #39 / 58	35135
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation	NH MC SNF	Mesa (Buckhorn)	106 Facility 106 AZ AVG 54 Rank #119 / 521	77.4% Facility 77.4% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #24 / 58	+15%	3.37 Facility 3.37 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #46 / 58	-1%	-17%	$8.3k Facility $8.3k AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #52 / 61	76 Facility 76 AZ AVG 82 Rank #197 / 300	18 Facility 18 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #23 / 61	3.0 Facility 3.0 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #21 / 61	1	82	-	31 Facility 31 AZ AVG 38 Rank #459 / 777	Scott Petty	$13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #24 / 58	$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #28 / 58	52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #35 / 58	35164
Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa	NH MC	Mesa	204 Facility 204 AZ AVG 54 Rank #15 / 521	45.5% Facility 45.5% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #45 / 58	-32%	3.88 Facility 3.88 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #31 / 58	-59%	-5%	$5.3k Facility $5.3k AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #47 / 61	-	27 Facility 27 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #39 / 61	3.9 Facility 3.9 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #37 / 61	1	93	-	46 Facility 46 AZ AVG 38 Rank #305 / 777	Allegiant Holding C LLC	$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #33 / 58	$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #17 / 58	76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 76.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #8 / 58	35193
Mi Casa Nursing Center	NH SNF	Mesa (South Pinnule Circle)	180 Facility 180 AZ AVG 54 Rank #24 / 521	64.4% Facility 64.4% AZ AVG 67.3 Rank #36 / 58	-4%	3.66 Facility 3.66 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #36 / 58	+28%	-10%	$6.5k Facility $6.5k AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #49 / 61	73 Facility 73 AZ AVG 82 Rank #216 / 300	22 Facility 22 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #31 / 61	3.1 Facility 3.1 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #23 / 61	-	116	A+	38 Facility 38 AZ AVG 38 Rank #386 / 777	Geoffrey Rauch	$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $15.3M Rank #31 / 58	$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $8.6M Rank #22 / 58	64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 64.5% Rank #16 / 58	35120

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating

Mesa Nursing Home Facilities Overview

Avg payroll costs: $7,033,818.00 (Arizona avg: $5,735,871.37)
Avg home costs: $6,967,565.00 (Arizona avg: $7,116,721.30)
Avg occupancy: 73.20% (Arizona avg: 73.78%)
Avg bed count: 131 (Arizona avg: 123)
Avg home revenue: $15,409,035.91 (Arizona avg: $13,771,925.53)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

RED MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC: 79.53% occupancy, 88 beds, $10,431,898.00 home revenue, $5,362,769.00 payroll costs, $5,404,185.00 home costs.
GOLDFIELD MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC: 90.14% occupancy, 61 beds, $8,480,925.00 home revenue, $4,069,714.00 payroll costs, $3,635,074.00 home costs.
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE EAST: 10.90% occupancy, 122 beds, $7,015,572.00 home revenue, $4,776,087.00 payroll costs, $5,921,810.00 home costs.
MI CASA NURSING CENTER: 62.61% occupancy, 180 beds, $12,607,152.00 home revenue, $5,600,097.00 payroll costs, $5,503,411.00 home costs.
SUNLAND HEALTH ASSOCIATES LLC: 83.15% occupancy, 197 beds, $41,455,408.00 home revenue, $19,246,363.00 payroll costs, $14,089,785.00 home costs.
HIGLEY HEALTHCARE INC.: 90.08% occupancy, 128 beds, $12,512,900.00 home revenue, $7,380,411.00 payroll costs, $6,272,383.00 home costs.
MESA CHRISTIAN HEALTH & REHAB CTR: 59.84% occupancy, 191 beds, $12,868,950.00 home revenue, $6,061,862.00 payroll costs, $6,958,178.00 home costs.
ROYAL VIEW HEALTHCARE LLC: 91.88% occupancy, 160 beds, $14,404,712.00 home revenue, $8,434,930.00 payroll costs, $6,963,369.00 home costs.
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE OF MESA: 46.81% occupancy, 204 beds, $9,727,483.00 home revenue, $6,306,262.00 payroll costs, $8,851,268.00 home costs.

View Chart Data Table

Metric	Mesa	Arizona
Avg payroll costs	$7,033,818.00	$5,735,871.37
Avg home costs	$6,967,565.00	$7,116,721.30
Avg occupancy	73.20%	73.78%
Avg bed count	131	123
Avg home revenue	$15,409,035.91	$13,771,925.53

Community	Occupancy	Beds	Home Revenue	Payroll Costs	Home Costs	Medicare	Medicaid	Private Pay
RED MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC	79.53%	88	$10,431,898.00	$5,362,769.00	$5,404,185.00	8.85%	48.03%	43.12%
GOLDFIELD MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC	90.14%	61	$8,480,925.00	$4,069,714.00	$3,635,074.00	13.01%	44.22%	42.77%
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE EAST	10.90%	122	$7,015,572.00	$4,776,087.00	$5,921,810.00	15.84%	61.44%	22.72%
MI CASA NURSING CENTER	62.61%	180	$12,607,152.00	$5,600,097.00	$5,503,411.00	5.10%	72.89%	22.01%
SUNLAND HEALTH ASSOCIATES LLC	83.15%	197	$41,455,408.00	$19,246,363.00	$14,089,785.00	10.20%	62.42%	27.38%
HIGLEY HEALTHCARE INC.	90.08%	128	$12,512,900.00	$7,380,411.00	$6,272,383.00	9.22%	50.57%	40.21%
MESA CHRISTIAN HEALTH & REHAB CTR	59.84%	191	$12,868,950.00	$6,061,862.00	$6,958,178.00	1.03%	75.30%	23.67%
ROYAL VIEW HEALTHCARE LLC	91.88%	160	$14,404,712.00	$8,434,930.00	$6,963,369.00	9.78%	57.30%	32.92%
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE OF MESA	46.81%	204	$9,727,483.00	$6,306,262.00	$8,851,268.00	2.79%	86.01%	11.20%

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What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arizona?

Assisted living in Arizona is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arizona Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Arizona Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 12 nursing homes in Mesa, AZ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Mesa, AZ?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Mesa, AZ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Mesa, AZ?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.