Montecito Post Acute and Care

Nursing Home
Overview of Montecito Post Acute and Care

Montecito Post Acute and Care is where residents thrive; they provide quality caregiving for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals. Montecito Post Acute and Care is the ideal place for seniors looking for a homelike setting in a nurturing environment. 
Montecito aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 0m per day

This home provides 26% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Arizona average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 11m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 54m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 4m per day 2h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 35m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 53m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 222

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Arizona
Occupancy rate 95.1%
Residents per day (avg) 181
Occupancy rate
95.1%
Residents per day (avg)
181

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 25 days

Medicaid

35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$48.6M
Profit
$10.1M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$48,622,307.00
Profit
$10,099,211.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$20.2M
41.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.3M
Total costs $38.5M
Bed community size
222-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Services

Area for residents on a ventilator (Capacity: 95)
Behavioral health services (Capacity: 25)
Dialysis services (Capacity: 50)
Respiratory care services

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Expiration
February 28, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2638
CMS Certification Number: 35135
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Montecito Post Acute and Care is legally operated by Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation, and administrated by AARON KUCK.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active, Activities & Excursions, Church Services
Religious Services
Yes
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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.

35 visits/inspections

33 complaint inspections

33 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:May 5, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

7 violations

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

7 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Montecito Post Acute and Care

Most inspections found no deficiencies, with the facility generally meeting regulatory requirements from 2022 through the most recent complaint investigation on May 5, 2025, which also had no deficiencies. Some earlier complaint inspections identified issues related to laboratory services, personnel qualifications, nursing care, and maintenance of corridor doors, but these were isolated and not severe. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions noted in the available reports. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating that many concerns raised did not result in findings. The overall trend suggests improvement, with the most recent report showing no deficiencies after some earlier minor issues.

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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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AL

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
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$10,347,568.00
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-
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Montecito Post Acute and Care
AL

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

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
201
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66
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Mesa
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$12,223,111.00
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5/5
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1
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Allegiant Healthcare of Mesa
AL

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

MC

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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
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76.30
2/5
3.8760
3/5
1/5
4/5
2
27
1
-70%
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Address 6.0 miles from city center — 2.26 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

Address 51 S 48th St, Mesa, AZ 85206

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

355
Total Staff
320
Employees
35
Contractors
107,600
Total Hours (Quarter)
143
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse489.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse418.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1198.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
220 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
11 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
25 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
29 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services
54 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,714 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9 Certified Nursing Assistant: 23 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant962311933,22591100%8.2
Registered Nurse3994814,94191100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse4104114,48791100%8.8
Dental Services Staff5405414,29291100%8
Qualified Activities Professional2902910,93291100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist100104,56291100%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide7072,7757077%6.5
Speech Language Pathologist7072,6687077%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,9417279%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,7637077%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,5039099%8.1
Qualified Social Worker6061,3346470%6.6
Nurse Aide in Training110117346167%7.2
RN Director of Nursing1015827582%7.8
Dietitian1015306470%8.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1014955560%9
Occupational Therapy Aide1122013538%5.6
Medical Director0221183336%3.4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 22
Citations per inspection
2.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

1 serious citation More info Arizona average: 0.6

21 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation May 20, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Bandera Helathcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
155 Total Residents
Medicare 9 (5.8%)
Medicaid 131 (84.5%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (9.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
147 Total Specialty Beds
73.1% of Bed Capacity
30
Dialysis Beds
14.9%
95
Ventilator Beds
47.3%
22
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
10.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.5
15% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.2
18% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 1.4%
88% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.9%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.3%
12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
46% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
58% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
72% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
28% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.0%
78% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.4%
5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.89
13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.68

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.66
55% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
13% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 15.5%
37% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.7%
37% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.8%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 64.1%
19% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.2%
11% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

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 $8K
73% lower than Arizona average

Arizona average: $30K

Number of fines 1
40% fewer fines than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Arizona average $30K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 20, 2025
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

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Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

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