Most inspections at Brookdale East Mesa found deficiencies, primarily related to medication administration, emergency responder documentation, service plan development, and evacuation drills. Several enforcement actions resulted in fines ranging from $250 to $500, including penalties for repeated medication administration issues and failure to conduct required evacuation drills, with the most recent enforcement action dated November 21, 2025, involving a $500 penalty but no new deficiencies noted. Complaint investigations often identified documentation and compliance problems, though some inspections found no deficiencies. The facility showed some recurring issues with medication management and emergency preparedness, but the latest report suggests no current deficiencies. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, focusing on these areas, while others found no violations.
The governing authority failed to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, resulting in a deficient practice that posed a risk to vulnerable individuals.
Fines & Penalties (1)
Amount
Reason
Status
$500.00
Failure to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411, posing a health and safety risk.
The facility was found deficient for not conducting required evacuation drills, which posed a health and safety risk. A civil fine of $500 was assessed and agreed upon by the licensee.
Fines & Penalties (1)
Amount
Reason
Status
$500.00
Failure to ensure an evacuation drill for employees and residents was conducted at least once every six months, posing a health and safety risk.
Annual compliance inspection and complaint investigation found six deficiencies related to resident service plans, resident acceptance criteria, alert systems, medication administration, and evacuation drills.
Findings
Annual compliance inspection and complaint investigation found six deficiencies related to resident service plans, resident acceptance criteria, alert systems, medication administration, and evacuation drills.