Inspection Reports for
Mirabella at ASU

65 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, AZ, 85281

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 2.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

30% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 14, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to provide adequate supervision and environmental safeguards to prevent elopement of a resident (#105), which placed the resident at risk for serious injury, exposure to traffic injury, abduction, and death.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation revealed that Resident #105 eloped from the facility on October 26, 2025, was found outside near a convenience store, and was returned safely. The resident had no prior history of elopement. The investigation included staff interviews, record reviews, and observation of the emergency exit door alarm system. The resident was assessed as moderate risk for wandering but no elopement risk assessment was completed prior to the incident. The facility implemented one-on-one observation and relocated the resident's room closer to the nurse station after the incident.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and environmental safeguards to prevent elopement of Resident #105, who was found wandering outside the facility. The resident was assessed as moderate risk for wandering but no prior elopement risk assessment was available before the incident. The emergency exit door alarm system was found to be insufficient as the door could be opened without a key card after the alarm sounded. Staff interviews revealed lapses in supervision and knowledge of exit door security. The resident was placed on one-on-one observation after the incident and moved closer to the nurse station.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure adequate supervision and environmental safeguards to prevent elopement of Resident #105.
Report Facts
Wandering risk assessment score: 10 Date of elopement incident: Oct 26, 2025 Date of inspection: Nov 14, 2025 Alarm duration: 15

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Sep 26, 2024

Visit Reason
Two deficiencies cited related to caregiver documentation of services and service plan compliance during complaint investigation AZ00215611.

Findings
Two deficiencies cited related to caregiver documentation of services and service plan compliance during complaint investigation AZ00215611.

Deficiencies (2)
C — Caregiver documentation of services
C — Service plan compliance for directed care services

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 30, 2024

Visit Reason
Two deficiencies found related to tuberculosis evidence and evacuation drill documentation during complaint and compliance inspection.

Findings
Two deficiencies found related to tuberculosis evidence and evacuation drill documentation during complaint and compliance inspection.

Deficiencies (2)
A — Evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis
A — Documentation of evacuation drills

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 25, 2024

Visit Reason
No deficiencies cited during complaint investigation of multiple complaints.

Findings
No deficiencies cited during complaint investigation of multiple complaints.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of abuse involving three residents (#65, #164, and #167) at the facility, focusing on whether these allegations were properly reported to the appropriate state agencies and investigated.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations of abuse for residents #65, #164, and #167. The facility did not provide evidence that these allegations were reported to all required state agencies or that thorough investigations were completed. The Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed missing documentation of reports and investigations. The facility policy requires timely reporting of all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that allegations of abuse for three residents were reported to all required state agencies and that thorough investigations were completed. Interviews with staff and review of records revealed missing documentation of reports and investigations for these incidents.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities for residents #65, #164, and #167.
Report Facts
Date of survey completion: Nov 29, 2023 Date of alert note: Jul 3, 2023 Date of progress note: Oct 19, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Services Worker (staff #1)Interviewed regarding resident #65 incident
Administrator (staff #2)Interviewed regarding missing documentation of reports
Director of Nursing (DON/staff #4)Interviewed regarding missing reports and facility expectations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to allegations of abuse involving three residents (#65, #164, and #167) at the facility, focusing on whether these allegations were reported to the appropriate state agencies and investigated thoroughly.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of abuse for residents #65, #164, and #167. The facility did not provide evidence that these allegations were reported to all required state agencies beyond Adult Protective Services, nor that thorough investigations were completed. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that allegations of abuse for three residents were reported to all required state agencies and that thorough investigations were completed. Interviews and documentation revealed missing reports to agencies other than Adult Protective Services and lack of 5-day investigations.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities for residents #65, #164, and #167.
Report Facts
Date of complaint-related events: Jul 3, 2023 Date of progress note: Oct 19, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Social Services Worker (staff #1)Interviewed regarding observation of caregiver's forceful behavior toward resident #65
Administrator (staff #2)Interviewed about lack of documentation for reporting resident #65's allegation to required agencies
Director of Nursing (DON/staff #4)Interviewed about missing 5-day or initial report for resident #164 incident and expectation for timely reporting

Enforcement Action

Enforcement
Fines: 1 Total: $1,500.00 Date: Sep 12, 2023

Summary
The enforcement action resulted in a $1,500 fine which has been paid in full.

Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,500.00Fine associated with enforcement action #00112508Paid

Inspection Report

Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 31, 2023

Visit Reason
No deficiencies found during off-site amendment inspection to change personal care services capacity.

Findings
No deficiencies found during off-site amendment inspection to change personal care services capacity.

Enforcement Action

Enforcement
Fines: 2 Total: $1,500.00 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Summary
The facility was found non-compliant with fingerprint clearance and employee training requirements, resulting in civil fines totaling $1500.

Fines & Penalties (2)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,000.00Two employees did not have current and valid fingerprint clearance cards and did not apply for fingerprint clearance cards within 20 working days of employment.
$500.00One employee's CPR and first aid training was expired.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Visit Reason
Two deficiencies found related to fingerprint clearance compliance and documentation before providing assisted living services during complaint and compliance inspection.

Findings
Two deficiencies found related to fingerprint clearance compliance and documentation before providing assisted living services during complaint and compliance inspection.

Deficiencies (2)
A — Compliance with fingerprint clearance requirements
A — Documentation before providing assisted living services

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 47 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 27, 2023

Visit Reason
No deficiencies cited; two allegations unsubstantiated during complaint investigation.

Findings
No deficiencies cited; two allegations unsubstantiated during complaint investigation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Oct 13, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding the facility's failure to ensure proper advance directive documentation, adequate transfer/discharge documentation, and provision of necessary personal hygiene services to residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated deficiencies related to incomplete advance directive documentation, inadequate transfer/discharge documentation, and failure to provide personal hygiene care to residents.
Findings
The facility failed to obtain a physician order for a resident's DNR advance directive, did not provide adequate documentation and communication during resident transfer/discharge, and failed to ensure three residents received necessary bathing and grooming assistance as per their care plans and preferences.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure the advance directive process was complete for one resident by failing to obtain a physician order for DNR.
Failed to ensure one resident's clinical record included required information for transfer/discharge, resulting in unsafe transition of care.
Failed to ensure three residents received necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
Report Facts
Sample size: 3 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Days without shower: 9 Days without shower: 9 Days without shower: 8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Provided information on missing physician order for DNR and expectations for documentation and care
AdministratorFacility AdministratorProvided expectations regarding discharge documentation and shower/bath documentation
Staff #200Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding nursing assistant admission checklist and shower documentation
Staff #201Director of TherapyProvided information on occupational therapy shower provision and documentation
Staff #14Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed about shower frequency and documentation practices

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 24, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with pharmaceutical services regulations, specifically regarding the storage and reconciliation of controlled medications.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure controlled medications were stored and reconciled according to professional standards, with observations of unsecured medications and lack of proper counting and documentation, increasing the risk of loss or diversion.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure a controlled medication was stored and reconciled in accordance with professional standards of practice, including unsecured storage of hydrocodone-acetaminophen and lack of proper counting.
Report Facts
Medications in bags: 9 Unidentified pills: 100 Date of observation: Aug 23, 2021

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Registered Nurse (RN/staff #19)Interviewed regarding medication storage and handling
Director of Nursing (DON/staff #61)Interviewed regarding facility policies on controlled medications

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