Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
51 South 48th Street · Mesa, AZ · 85206 · 9494879500
222 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035135 · certified since September 17, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.