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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Mission Palms Post Acute

6461 East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206

Mission Palms Post Acute, a 160-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Mesa, AZ, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #38 of 139 rated homes in AZ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#38 of 139
In-state rank among rated AZ homes
3.54
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
16
Inspection findings

The verdict

Mission Palms Post Acute, a 160-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Mesa, AZ, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #38 of 139 rated homes in AZ on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#38 of 139
In-state rank among rated AZ homes
3.54
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
16
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 140 AZ nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
035071
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
150
In Hospital
No
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.54 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.51 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.20
CNA Hours
1.83
Total Nursing Hours
3.54 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
37.1%
RN Turnover
15.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Mission Palms Post Acute

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Mission Palms Post Acute ranks #38 of 139 rated nursing homes in AZ on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Mission Palms Post Acute operates 160 certified beds in Mesa, AZ with approximately 150 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.54 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.51 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Mission Palms Post Acute falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 37.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2026 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2025 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 18, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 23.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 27.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 90.5% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Mission Palms Post Acute, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Mission Palms Post Acute

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The AZ registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AZ registry
  • Peer homes near 160 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AZ. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Mission Palms Post Acute?
Mission Palms Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Mission Palms Post Acute rank among nursing homes in AZ?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Mission Palms Post Acute ranks 38th among 139 rated nursing homes in AZ (#38 of 139). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Mission Palms Post Acute?
Mission Palms Post Acute reports 3.54 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.51 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 37.1%.
How many beds does Mission Palms Post Acute have?
Mission Palms Post Acute has 160 certified beds with approximately 150 residents. The facility is located at 6461 East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206.
Does Mission Palms Post Acute have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Mission Palms Post Acute has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Mission Palms Post Acute received any fines or penalties?
No, Mission Palms Post Acute has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Mission Palms Post Acute?
Mission Palms Post Acute is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Mission Palms Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Mission Palms Post Acute was on Feb 20, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Mission Palms Post Acute?
Mission Palms Post Acute is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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