Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to ensure accurate Daily Staff Postings, leading to discrepancies in scheduled and actual hours worked by nursing staff. Residents reported long wait times for care, particularly on weekends, due to short staffing. Interviews revealed awareness of these issues, with the staffing coordinator admitting to errors in postings. The facility received a below-average staffing rating from CMS.
A resident with influenza and respiratory issues was not administered oxygen as ordered, despite a physician's directive for continuous oxygen therapy. Observations and interviews confirmed the absence of oxygen administration and related supplies, highlighting a failure in adhering to the facility's policy on oxygen therapy.
Inaccurate Staff Postings and Resident Care Delays
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure the accuracy and completion of the Daily Staff Postings for nursing staff, which could lead to discrepancies in the number of staff hours scheduled and worked. This issue was identified through a review of the facility's documents, staff interviews, and facility policy. The facility's assessment indicated that staffing should be determined by the census, resident acuity, and needs. However, the PBJ Staffing Data Report for Fiscal Year Quarter 3, 2024, showed an excessively low weekend staffing finding. Specific instances of inaccurate postings were noted, such as on July 6, 2024, where the registered nurse assigned as a charge nurse was not documented, and discrepancies in the actual hours worked by LPNs were found. Additionally, from October 21, 2024, to November 6, 2024, the actual hours worked by nursing staff were not recorded, leading to inconsistencies between the postings and the Time Tracking: Daily Punch Details. Residents expressed concerns about long wait times for care, attributing these delays to short staffing, particularly on weekends. One resident reported that vital signs were taken only once instead of the usual three times a day due to staffing shortages. Another resident experienced a three-hour delay in getting to the commode, while another had to defecate in an adult brief due to decreased mobility and insufficient assistance. Complaints also included slow responses to call bells and inadequate staffing ratios, with one CNA reportedly responsible for 28 residents. Interviews with staff revealed that the staffing coordinator and administrator were aware of the discrepancies in the Daily Staff Postings. The staffing coordinator admitted to mathematical errors in the postings and acknowledged missing time punches as a barrier to accurately tabulating actual hours worked. The administrator stated that staffing is based on acuity and census, and they have recruitment efforts to ensure adequate staffing. However, the facility received a below-average (two-star) rating for staffing from the Center for Medicare Services, with registered nurse hours per resident per day below both the national and Arizona averages.
Failure to Administer Ordered Oxygen Therapy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to administer oxygen as ordered to a resident diagnosed with influenza due to novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations. The physician's order dated November 16, 2024, required continuous oxygen administration at 2 liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula, with the possibility to titrate up to 5 LPM to maintain oxygen saturation above 90%. However, observations on November 18 and November 20, 2024, revealed that the resident was not receiving oxygen, nor were there any oxygen-related supplies present in the resident's room. Interviews with the resident and staff confirmed that the resident had not been administered oxygen since admission, despite the order being documented in the Medication Administration Record (MAR). Interviews with facility staff, including a CNA, an LPN, and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), highlighted a lack of awareness and adherence to the physician's order for oxygen administration. The CNA and LPN both confirmed that they had not seen the resident on oxygen, and the ADON verified the existence of the order in the clinical record. The facility's policy on oxygen administration requires that oxygen therapy be administered as ordered by a physician, and the absence of oxygen administration could lead to respiratory issues such as hypoxia. The deficiency was identified through a combination of resident and staff interviews, clinical record reviews, policy reviews, and direct observations.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa | 0.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center | 0.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Mi Casa Nursing Center | 1 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
| Citadel Post Acute | 1.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation | 1.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
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