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

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 85

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-day3.533.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.520.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.