Mission Palms Post Acute
6461 East Baywood Avenue · Mesa, AZ · 85206 · 4808325160
160 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2021
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 14, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035071 · certified since July 5, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.