Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Desert Blossom Health and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

60 S 58th St, Mesa, AZ 85206 View Map

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Desert Blossom Health and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

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Overview of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Sister company to Citadel Post Acute, Desert Blossom is also the premier short-term and long-term rehabilitation center in the city.  The nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized– with the staff ready and dedicated to supporting all your needs throughout. Desert Blossom is a community where residents are sure to thrive. 
Desert Blossom nursing and rehab experience is centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing that is filled with a caliber of service that is safe, comfortable, and therapeutic. Seniors are encouraged to maintain a lifestyle of independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.37/day Arizona avg: 4.06/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Arizona avg: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Arizona avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Arizona avg: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona avg: 4.5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 106

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 92.4%
Residents per day (avg) 88
Occupancy rate
92.4%
Residents per day (avg)
88

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

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

74% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.2M
Profit
$2.4M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$12,228,676.00
Profit
$2,357,102.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
52.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $9.9M
Bed community size
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Behavioral health services
Clinical laboratory services

About this community

Occupancy Rate
76%
Occupied Beds
81 of 106
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Expiration
August 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2696
CMS Certification Number: 35164
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, and administrated by DAVID BUSH.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active
Contact Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

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.

20 visits/inspections

18 complaint inspections

Arizona average: 6 complaint visits

Arizona average: 5 inspections

18 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:June 5, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

15 violations

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

Arizona average: 12 violations

15 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent report dated June 5, 2025, which was clean. Earlier reports identified several deficiencies primarily related to maintaining safe room temperatures, medication administration, nutrition and hydration, medical record documentation, and equipment maintenance. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, while others noted minor or isolated issues in these same areas. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or severe harm-level findings listed in the available reports. The trend suggests improvement over time, with recent inspections showing no deficiencies after earlier citations.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
Advanced Health Care of Mesa
AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
38
No
-
38
NEW AHC HOLDINGS, LLC
97.3%
$12,515,703.00
$3,922,499.00
31.3%
37.00
5/5
4.2490
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
6
-
-7%
+5%
+34%
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
70
No
F
38
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
90.8%
$10,347,568.00
$5,332,833.00
51.5%
61.50
5/5
4.0543
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
11
-
-35%
0%
+25%
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
96
No
-
31
PETTY, SCOTT
92.4%
$12,223,111.00
$6,444,430.00
52.7%
87.50
4/5
3.3683
3/5
2/5
5/5
-
18
1
-7%
-17%
+27%
Mi Casa Nursing Center
AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
180
No
A+
38
RAUCH, GEOFFREY
57.9%
$14,445,841.00
$6,870,826.00
47.6%
113.60
3/5
3.6627
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
22
-
-15%
-10%
-20%
Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa
AL

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

MC

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
204
No
-
46
ALLEGIANT HOLDING C LLC
40.6%
$11,940,710.00
$8,716,254.00
73%
76.30
2/5
3.8760
3/5
1/5
4/5
2
27
1
-70%
-5%
-44%

Places of interest near Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation

Address 7.2 miles from city center — 1.05 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

Address 60 S 58th St, Mesa, AZ 85206

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

129
Total Staff
129
Employees
0
Contractors
35,295
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1210.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse319.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant479 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
93 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
8 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4704714,30991100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse310316,71891100%9.4
Registered Nurse120123,00291100%10.6
Dental Services Staff8082,3408492%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,7017481%8.8
Speech Language Pathologist6061,3626571%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide3039006875%6
Physical Therapy Assistant2027226673%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician3036537582%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2026048088%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1015856571%9
RN Director of Nursing1015476066%9.1
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1014716470%7.4
Qualified Social Worker2024566066%7
Medication Aide/Technician1012773538%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training1011201314%9.2
Occupational Therapy Aide101822%3.9

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
5% below Arizona average
Arizona average: 6.3

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 18
22% below Arizona average
Arizona average: 23.2

3 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 12 citations
Complaint investigations 9 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Arizona average
Arizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations 1
67% above Arizona average
Arizona average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Bandera Health Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
91 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (4.4%)
Medicaid 49 (53.8%)
Private Pay/Other 38 (41.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 5.1
33% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score 12.1
25% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 16.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 3.5%
69% below Arizona average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.7%
45% below Arizona average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.2%
16% above Arizona average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%
100% below Arizona average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.0%
40% below Arizona average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.7%
100% above Arizona average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 7.2%
61% above Arizona average.

Antipsychotic Use 0.6%
94% below Arizona average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 76.3%
21% below Arizona average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.4%
0% below Arizona average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 10.1%
86% above Arizona average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.3%

Near Arizona average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.3%

73% better than Arizona average
Influenza Vaccine 91.7%

5% better than Arizona average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
This home paid 58% less in fines than the state average.
Arizona average: $30K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 40% fewer fines than the state average.
Arizona average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Arizona average: 0.1
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 2, 2025
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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