Nursing Home

Citadel Post Acute

Nursing Home

Citadel Post Acute

5121 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206 View map
Overview of Citadel Post Acute

A few minutes from Gilbert, Citadel Post Acute is Mesa’s premier short-term rehabilitation center. The dedicated team of professionals approaches their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of safety and wellness– both physically and emotionally. They inspire residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Citadel is the place to experience effective care.

Citadel nursing and rehab experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

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: 3.5/5
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.
3/5
Arizona average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona average: 4.6/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 37m per day

This home provides 13% less nursing time per resident than the Arizona average.

Arizona average: 4h 11m 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. 31m per day 43m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 56m 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. 3h 21m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 10m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 17m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 128

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 88.5%
Residents per day (avg) 112
Occupancy rate
88.5%
Residents per day (avg)
112

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 15 days

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.6M
Profit
$2.4M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14,648,678.00
Profit
$2,353,964.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.7M
59.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.6M
Total costs $12.3M
Bed community size
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: F (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Care Institution
Status Active
Expiration June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2732
CMS Certification Number: 35103
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Citadel Post Acute is legally operated by Citadel Post Acute, and administrated by CORY W WILLIAMS.

Nonprofit ownership: No

Staffing

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

Leadership

CNA Training Program

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification
Mild Alzheimer's Level
Moderate Alzheimer's Level
Severe Alzheimer's Level
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active

Types of Care at Citadel Post Acute

Skilled Nursing
Contact Citadel Post Acute

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.

16 visits/inspections

14 complaint inspections

Arizona average: 6 complaint visits

Arizona average: 5 inspections

14 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

Latest inspection

Date:May 20, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

8 violations

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

Arizona average: 12 violations

7 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Citadel Post Acute

The most recent inspection on May 20, 2025, had no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of occasional deficiencies related mainly to administrator policies and procedures, resident abuse prevention, food safety, and Life Safety Code issues such as emergency preparedness and corridor door maintenance. Complaint investigations during this period were consistently unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted isolated issues with physical and behavioral health service policies and food establishment licensing. The overall trend suggests improvement, as the latest inspections have been free of deficiencies after a period of mixed findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
1.67

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

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 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 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Arizona average: 0.6

5 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 21, 2025
Corrected

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Address 7.7 miles from city center — 1.77 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

Address 5121 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

177
Total Staff
176
Employees
1
Contractors
49,665
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 14 8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 33 9.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 59 9.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
116 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
32 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
10 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.4%
of total hours from contractors
196 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 59 0 59 17,215 91 100% 9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse 33 0 33 12,132 91 100% 9.7
Dental Services Staff 10 0 10 3,741 87 96% 8.1
Registered Nurse 14 0 14 3,225 91 100% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 6 0 6 2,103 87 96% 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician 10 0 10 1,958 75 82% 7.4
Medication Aide/Technician 4 0 4 1,508 88 97% 9.7
Speech Language Pathologist 7 0 7 1,481 71 78% 6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 7 0 7 1,266 70 77% 6.9
Qualified Social Worker 5 0 5 882 65 71% 6.3
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 843 83 91% 7.2
RN Director of Nursing 6 0 6 775 73 80% 6.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 724 85 93% 8.5
Physical Therapy Assistant 7 0 7 656 66 73% 6.3
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 437 62 68% 7
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 1 2 200 61 67% 3.2

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
111 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
13 residents (11.7%)
Medicaid
49 residents (44.1%)
Private pay or other
49 residents (44.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 6.4
16% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.8
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.4%
8% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.5%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.6%
18% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
54% 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 1.8%
65% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
64% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
37% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.5%
88% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
85% better 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%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.8%
20% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.8%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
71% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.7%
In line with 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. 22.2%
10% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.7%
19% better 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. 0.0%
100% 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. 58.5%
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. 61.4%
21% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

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).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

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

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

AZ SCSEP

Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.

~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).

Not specified; income-driven.

Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

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

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).

Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

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