Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation
5848 EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Mesa, AZ 85205
Mesa, Arizona · CMS verdict
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation holds a 5 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the Arizona state average of 3.5, reflecting above-average quality on the federal five-star scale.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation in Mesa, Arizona holds a CMS overall rating of 5 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 83 of 100 (grade B). The 70-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Arizona runs a median of $8,365 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index
A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 83 is built: each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 83.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Data insights
Quality ratings
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on the most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026). CMS breaks this into three sub-ratings: health inspection (4/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (5/5). The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Mesa, Arizona, this facility operates 70 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 62 residents - an occupancy rate of about 89%. The facility is classified under for profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 89% occupancy, this facility runs close to its typical range for a stabilized operation.
Same-ownership peers
Within Arizona, Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is one of 62 for profit - corporation nursing homes CMS rates. Its 5-star overall rating sits above the for profit - corporation-segment average of 3.6 stars, ahead of roughly 65% of same-ownership peers in the state. Comparing a facility against its own ownership segment holds the business model roughly constant, which helps isolate facility-level performance from the staffing and reinvestment patterns that differ across for-profit, non-profit, and government operators.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (11 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage.
How Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation compares to Arizona
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Arizona facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Arizona state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation ranks in Arizona
Among the 139 CMS-rated nursing homes in Arizona, Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation’s 5-star overall rating is higher than 68% of them. The bars show how all Arizona homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
44 Arizona homes share this 5-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 70 |
| Residents | 62 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Maricopa |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 11 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What do families ask most?
What is the quality rating for Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation? ▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Arizona? ▾
The median cost for a semi-private nursing home room in Arizona is $8,365 per month ($100,375 annually). A private room averages $11,437 per month. Costs are from the CareScout 2025 survey.
What services does Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation offer? ▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility with 70 beds with approximately 62 current residents. It operates under for profit - corporation ownership. The facility has recorded 11 deficiencies and 0 penalties in CMS inspections.
Does Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has multiple deficiencies (11 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. Deficiencies are identified during federal and state inspections and can range from minor issues to serious safety concerns. Fewer deficiencies generally indicate better regulatory compliance.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Arizona? ▾
In Arizona, alternatives include assisted living ($6,250/mo), home health aides ($7,245/mo), and adult day care ($2,058/mo). The right option depends on the level of medical care needed, budget, and personal preferences.
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Compare cost and CMS quality across the state on the Arizona elder-care overview, or see how facilities rank nationwide in our highest-rated states ranking.
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Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Provider ID: 035171.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.