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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 56th out of 72 homes in Arizona. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 42m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 45m per day | ▼ 29% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 50m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 56m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Arizona average: 72.7%Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, and administrated by David Bush.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
Below the Arizona average for nursing homes.
Arizona nursing homes benchmark: C 75/100
Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. Below the Arizona average for nursing homes.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 52 | 9 | This facility has 478% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (52 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 478% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 10.4 | 1.8 | This facility has 478% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (10.4 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 478% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.6 | 1.8 | This facility has 44% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.6 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 44% worse |
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 1 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 1).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 20 | 5 | This facility has 300% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (20 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 300% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 6 | This facility has 200% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (18 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 200% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 3.6 | 1.2 | This facility has 200% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.6 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↑ 200% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center’s inspection record is mixed, with recent deficiencies in abuse reporting, medication administration, and pain management cited on July 18, 2025. That inspection found four deficiencies including failure to timely report suspected abuse, missed IV antibiotic doses without provider notification, inadequate pain management, and inaccurate controlled drug records. Earlier complaints in June 2025 substantiated failure to provide CPR per advanced directives, resulting in staff termination, while multiple inspections from mid-2024 showed no deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsArizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Arizona average 23.2
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).
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
67% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
13% worse than Arizona average
0% compared with Arizona average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 0 | 54 | 15,563 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 6,804 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,473 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Dental Services Staff | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,390 | 90 | 98% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,318 | 71 | 77% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,288 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 835 | 73 | 79% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 762 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 705 | 82 | 89% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 644 | 64 | 70% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 620 | 56 | 61% | 11.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 457 | 62 | 67% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 201 | 25 | 27% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 4% | 4.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
58% lower than Arizona averageArizona average: $30K
40% fewer fines than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.7
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 2, 2025 · $13K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 2, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.5%
69% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.7%
45% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
40% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
100% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.1%
86% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.2%
61% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
94% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.3%
21% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
73% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
5% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.7%
41% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.3%
24% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.9%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
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.
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
74% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
91Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #37 / 80Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 80 homes in Arizona. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
7.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.05 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation |
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).
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. | Mesa (Buckhorn) | 106 | 76.4% | +5% | 3.37 | -1% | -17% | $0 | 18 | 3.0 | 1 | 81 | - | 31 | Scott Petty | $12.2M | $7.3M | 60% | 35164 | ||||
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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).
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 82 | 54.3% | -25% | 4.27 | +19% | +5% | $0 | 28 | 4.7 | - | 28 | - | 29 | Laura Miller | $9.4M | $5.3M | 56.4% | 35207 |
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is in the Buckhorn neighborhood of Mesa.
The legal owner and operator of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation is Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center.
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation's license number is NCI-2696.
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation's license expires on August 31, 2026.
Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 76%.
David Bush is the administrator of Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation.
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