Cycle 1
Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Mesa, AZ
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies
60 South 58th Street, Mesa, AZ
(480) 832-3903
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
106
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-08-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.84
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.7% |
97.1%
22.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
18.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.4% |
94.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
2.1%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.7% |
4.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.7% |
5.3%
5.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.5% |
20.5%
13 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.7% |
11.8%
8.1 pts better
|
16.7%
13 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.8% |
14.5%
11.7 pts better
|
16.3%
13.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 1.3% |
10.8%
9.5 pts better
|
14.9%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
1.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.2% |
20.5%
0.3 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% |
4.8%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.8% |
91.1%
4.7 pts better
|
81.7%
14.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.3% |
10.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.1% |
1.1%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.7% |
87.3%
4.4 pts better
|
79.7%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 34.7% |
24.6%
10.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
10.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-06 · Fire 2023-01-06
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-02 · Fire 2021-12-02
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-04-05
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-22
G · Actual harm
2025-06-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-07-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-12
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-01-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-01-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2022-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-01-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,278
2025-06-02
Fine
Fine · fine $8,278
Fine
Ownership
Bandera Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
The Ensign Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Burnam, Soon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Petty, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Petty, Scott
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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