Mirabella at ASU

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tempe, AZ

CMS overall rating

65 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281 View map

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Mirabella at ASU accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Mirabella at ASU accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Mirabella at Asu

Mirabella at Asu is an exceptional community located in the thriving neighborhood of Tempe, AZ, offering independent living. The community also strives to keep residents’ peace of mind with a continuum of care services, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

Promoting an active and convenient lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, an aquatic center, an art studio, a woodworking shop, and a garden terrace, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

Facility Direct Line (480) 317-4444 Updates@mirabellaasu.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

6h 18m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 4m per day)

vs Arizona avg

+55%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +213% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	1h 59m per day	▲ 178% 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.	1h 2m per day	■ Avg State avg: 1h 2m 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.	3h 42m per day	▲ 56% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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.	6h 24m per day	▲ 77% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	19m per day	▲ 213% 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.	1h 22m per day	▲ 165% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

21 days

47-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 91 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

54%

Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

25 / 47

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center

StatusActive

IssuanceJuly 14, 2021

ExpirationJuly 13, 2026 Expires in 15 days

License NumberAL11869C

QualificationHealth Care

Mirabella at ASU is administered by Scarlett Huang.

OwnerMIRABELLA AT ASU, INC.

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Support

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 6 deficiencies 5 complaints 6 inspections

Inspection Score

5 points above the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2021 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 26, 2024 Complaint 2 deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	9	This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (6 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 33% better Rank #357 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 357th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	1.2	1.8	This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (1.2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1	1.8	This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 44% better Rank #283 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	6	5	This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (6 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 20% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	5	6	This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #384 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1	1.2	This facility has 17% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↓ 17% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

November 14, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to prevent elopement of a moderate-risk resident due to inadequate supervision and faulty exit door alarms.
November 29, 2023 complaint investigation cited failure to timely report and investigate abuse allegations involving three residents, with missing documentation of reports to required agencies.
August 31, 2023 off-site amendment inspection found no deficiencies, and the facility paid a $1,500 fine from prior enforcement actions in full.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 3

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Nov 2023

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

1.67

Arizona average 3.82

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 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

5 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 29, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 13, 2022

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 13, 2022

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 13, 2022

Corrected

Total staff 102

Employees 37

Contractors 65

Staff to resident ratio 11.33 : 1

529% more staff per resident than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 19

Average shift 8 hours

6% worse than Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 13,913

Nursing staff breakdown

9.9 hours

10.7 hours

9.4 hours

Contractor staffing

5,114 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 16 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Registered Nurse: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	17	16	33	5,962	92	100%	9.4
Registered Nurse	8	8	16	2,279	92	100%	9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	8	13	1,682	91	99%	10.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	7	7	506	67	73%	6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	1	4	499	56	61%	7.4
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	459	59	64%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	456	53	58%	8.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	452	70	76%	4.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	443	59	64%	7.5
Administrator	1	0	1	428	57	62%	7.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	257	58	63%	4.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	185	51	55%	3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	7	7	180	54	59%	2.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	50	26	28%	1.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	32	25	27%	1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	31	39	42%	0.8
Medication Aide/Technician	0	1	1	12	1	1%	11.8

33 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

16 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 99%

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 73%

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 61%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 64%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 58%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 76%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 62%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 63%

5 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 55%

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 59%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 28%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 27%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 42%

1 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 1%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.2%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 65.3%

25% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 25.6%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 11.0%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 4.2%

447% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 64.3%

20% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 63.4%

25% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Total residents 9

Medicare

77.8% of residents

Private pay or other

22.2% of residents

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Mirabella at ASU from 2022–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 66.5% ↑ 48.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$38.5M ↓ ~$27.7M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $9.8M ↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022

Operating Margin -1,445.4% ↓ 1,407.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2022	2023
Occupancy %	18.3%	66.5%
Beds	58	47
Net Income	-$9,532,356	-$34,896,488
Gross Revenue	$29,172,027	$4,060,328
Operating Expenses	$39,170,457	$41,142,637
Net Patient Income	-$10,808,457	-$38,480,328
Net Patient Revenue	$28,362,000	$2,662,309
Payroll Costs	$8,282,227	$9,790,664
Operating Margin %	-38.1%	-1,445.4%
Medicare %	21.4%	18.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	78.6%	81.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$6,902	$233
Cost/Day	$9,533	$3,606
Avg Length of Stay	22.7 days	20.6 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Net patient revenue

$2.7M

Net patient income

-$38.5M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$2.7M

Net patient income

-$38.5M

Other income

$3.6M

Payroll costs

$9.8M 367.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$31.4M

Total costs

$41.1M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Parking Available

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 20 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 57%

Private pay 43%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 57%

Private pay 43%

Managed by Tom Dorough

Executive Director

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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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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

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

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

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

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

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

What neighborhood is Mirabella at ASU in?

Mirabella at ASU is in the East University Drive neighborhood of Tempe.

Is Mirabella at ASU in a walkable area?

Mirabella at ASU has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Mirabella at ASU?

According to AZ state health department records, Mirabella at ASU's license number is AL11869C.

When does Mirabella at ASU's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Mirabella at ASU's license expires on July 13, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Mirabella at ASU?

Mirabella at ASU's occupancy is 54%.

Does Mirabella at ASU operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mirabella at ASU is registered as a non-profit in AZ.

Who is the administrator of Mirabella at ASU?

Scarlett Huang is the administrator of Mirabella at ASU.

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Mirabella at ASU

Overview of Mirabella at Asu

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Additional Services

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

33 Certified Nursing Assistant

16 Registered Nurse

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

5 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

4 Qualified Social Worker

5 Physical Therapy Aide

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medication Aide/Technician

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Managed by Tom Dorough

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Arizona Long Term Care System

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Arizona CARES Program

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

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