Occupancy rate
76%
In line with Arizona averagePrimarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
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Nursing Home
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
106
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.4%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Occupancy rate
76.4%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.2M
Profit
$2.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12,228,676.00
Profit
$2,357,102.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.9M
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Services
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Arizona averageOccupied beds
81 / 106
Average residents
84 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Care Institution
Status
Active
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
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active
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
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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
The most recent inspection on June 5, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with several reports citing deficiencies related mainly to assisted nutrition and hydration, care plans, documentation, medication policies, and environmental issues. Complaint investigations were consistently unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Prior Life Safety Code surveys noted few deficiencies, which were addressed through accepted plans of correction. The overall trend suggests improvement, as recent inspections have not identified any deficiencies following earlier citations.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
18
Arizona average 23.2
Citations per inspection
3
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 18, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 18, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 18, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 18, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Mesa 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 A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Mesa
38
97.3%
+34%
4.25
+5%
0
6
0
37
-
38
New Ahc Holdings, Llc
$12,5M
$3,9M
31.3%
35266
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Mesa
70
90.8%
+25%
4.05
0%
0
11
0
62
F
38
Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation
$10,3M
$5,3M
51.5%
35171
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Mesa
96
92.4%
+27%
3.37
-17%
0
18
1
88
-
31
Petty, Scott
$12,2M
$6,4M
52.7%
35164
Mi Casa Nursing Center
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Mesa
180
57.9%
-20%
3.66
-10%
1
22
0
114
A+
38
Rauch, Geoffrey
$14,4M
$6,9M
47.6%
35120
Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Mesa
204
40.6%
-44%
3.88
-5%
2
27
1
76
-
46
Allegiant Holding C Llc
$11,9M
$8,7M
73%
35193
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
129
Employees
129
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
1.42:1
22% worse than Arizona averageArizona average ratio: 1.83:1
Avg staff/day
45
Average shift
8.6 hours
0% compared with Arizona averageArizona average: 8.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,295
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 14,309 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 6,718 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,002 | 91 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,340 | 84 | 92% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,701 | 74 | 81% | 8.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,362 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 900 | 68 | 75% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 722 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 653 | 75 | 82% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 604 | 80 | 88% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 585 | 65 | 71% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 547 | 60 | 66% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 456 | 60 | 66% | 7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 277 | 35 | 38% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 13 | 14% | 9.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 3.9 |
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
92%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
81%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
75%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
73%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
82%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
88%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
66%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
66%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
38%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
14%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
2%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
91 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (4.4%)
Medicaid
49 residents (53.8%)
Private pay or other
38 residents (41.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.1
33% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.1
25% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.5%
69% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.7%
45% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.2%
16% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
40% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
100% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.1%
86% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.2%
61% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
94% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.3%
21% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
73% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
5% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.7%
41% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.3%
24% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.9%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.3%
19% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
58% lower than Arizona averageArizona average: $30K
Number of fines
1
40% fewer fines than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$13K
Arizona average
$30K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 2, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 2, 2025
$13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,357,102
↑ ~$554K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,339,149
↑ ~$556K vs 2022
Profit Margin
19.3%
↑ 2.0pp vs 2022
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