Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Alta Mesa Health and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

5848 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205 View Map

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Alta Mesa Health and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

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Overview of Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation proudly offer a multidisciplinary care plan that focuses on the personalized health care of each individual. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals. Montecito Post Acute and Care is the ideal place for seniors looking for a homelike setting in a nurturing environment. 
Alta Mesac boasts its management and staff who are always at your service to provide convenience and make situations comfortable for seniors. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy– while simultaneously ensuring that seniors receive holistic wellness.

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Home Information ALTA MESA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
70
Occupancy
90.1%
Total Bed Days Available
22265
Avg. Length of Stay
28 days
Avg. Residents per Day
62
Finance
Home Revenue
$8,480,925.00
Payroll Costs
$4,069,714.00
Profit
$726,174.00
Total Home Costs
$7,704,788.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
48%
House Specifics:
CCN
35171
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Maricopa
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
747
Total Discharges
725
% Medicaid Admissions
10%
% Medicare Admissions
22%
% Private Pay Admissions
68%
% Medicaid Discharges
9%
% Medicare Discharges
19%
% Private Pay Discharges
72%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.05 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
9075
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2669
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
8775
Bed community size
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: F (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Date
March 8, 1988
License Expiration
April 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-339
CMS Certification Number: 35171
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation, and administrated by BRET KING.

Administrator: BRET KING
Nonprofit ownership: No

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Christie Jones
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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 Social Services (for ALFs) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

14 visits/inspections

12 complaint inspections

14 routine inspections

Latest inspection

Date:February 21, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

12 complaints

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

Arizona average: 6 complaints

10 violations

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

Arizona average: 12 violations

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation Reviews

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Reviewer avatar
Kristi
TERRIBLE PLACE!! Do not ever send a friend or family member here! My parent suffered abuse and neglect which caused multiple injuries. It’s extremely dirty, looks like a ghetto, smells disgusting and the clinical staff is very rude. All the good reviews must be fake!What do you like most about living here? Answer: Terrible place Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies? Answer: No Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing? Answer: No How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5) Answer: 1 Are special diets handled well? Answer: No Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences? Answer: No How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents? Answer: How was the units offered in this community? Answer: Do you feel safe living in this community? Answer: No How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events? Answer: Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges? Answer: Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options? Answer: Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in? Answer:

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Address 7.3 miles from city center

Address 5848 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Compare Nursing Homes around Mesa
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Mesa
70
No
F
38
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
90.1%
$8,480,925.00
$4,069,714.00
48%
61.50
5/5
4.0543
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
Mi Casa Nursing Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Mesa
180
No
A+
38
RAUCH, GEOFFREY
62.6%
$12,607,152.00
$5,600,097.00
44.4%
113.60
3/5
3.6627
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Mesa
106
No
-
31
PETTY, SCOTT
79.5%
$10,431,898.00
$5,362,769.00
51.4%
87.50
4/5
3.3683
3/5
2/5
5/5
-
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Mesa
38
No
-
38
NEW AHC HOLDINGS, LLC
96.8%
$12,705,143.00
$3,787,184.00
29.8%
37.00
5/5
4.2490
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Mesa
204
No
-
46
ALLEGIANT HOLDING C LLC
46.8%
$9,727,483.00
$6,306,262.00
64.8%
76.30
2/5
3.8760
3/5
1/5
4/5
2

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

138
Total Staff
134
Employees
4
Contractors
38,054
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse209.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant358.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
77 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
31 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
14 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.8%
of total hours from contractors
290 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant350359,19991100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse200205,80091100%9.1
Dental Services Staff140144,86091100%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician9093,75791100%7.7
Registered Nurse9092,58191100%9.1
Physical Therapist100102,29191100%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant7071,4417380%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist4041,2216571%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3039217279%7.4
Nurse Aide in Training2027466774%8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4047247582%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047167380%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide2026896369%7.9
Qualified Social Worker5056476774%5.5
Nurse Practitioner1015796571%8.9
RN Director of Nursing2025676369%8.8
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1015046369%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1342725662%3.6
Medical Director01121910%2.3

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2022 – Nov 2024)

3
Inspections
11
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.67
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
11
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
27% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
18% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
9% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (AZ)
Avg Citations (State)
23.2
This Facility: 11
Avg Critical (State)
0.1
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 20, 2024 E Nursing ServicesF0732 Corrected
Nov 20, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Sep 15, 2023 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 15, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 15, 2023 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 15, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Aug 04, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0606 Corrected
Aug 04, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0607 Corrected
Aug 04, 2022 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Aug 04, 2022 E Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Aug 04, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Arizona Long Term Care System
ALTCS
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AZ Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
  • General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
  • AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
AZ SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
  • AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
  • Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AZ WAP
  • General: Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • AZ Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AZ Section 202
  • General: Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AZ Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Arizona CARES Program
AZ CARES
  • General: Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
  • AZ Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
  • General: Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
  • Income Limits: Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
  • AZ Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Arizona Seniors

ALTCS

Arizona Long Term Care System

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
AZ SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-driven.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
AZ WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • AZ Specifics:
    High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
AZ Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AZ CARES

Arizona CARES Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; need-based.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
  • Income Limits:
    Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

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