Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center

Nursing Home · Mesa, AZ

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number035164

Contact & location

60 South 58Th Street
Mesa, AZ 85206
Maricopa County
Phone
(480) 832-3903
ZIP code
85206 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
106
Residents per day
95.1 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Red Mountain Healthcare LLC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
August 4, 1988
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.45 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.68 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.88 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.89 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.98 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.6 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
43.8 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 16, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 1 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-16 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-14
2025-07-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-07-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-07-18 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-07-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-22
2025-06-02 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-06-22
2024-05-09 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-20
2024-05-09 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-20
2024-05-09 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-21
2024-05-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-20
2023-01-06 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-20
2023-01-06 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-06-02Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Petty, Scott (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Qamar, Waqas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Ensign Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Velda Rose Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Forrest (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Petty, Scott (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Qamar, Waqas (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Petty, Scott (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Qamar, Waqas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?

Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Arizona.

How many beds does Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center have?

It has 106 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.

Has Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

Who owns Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?

(480) 832-3903. The facility is located at 60 South 58Th Street, Mesa, AZ 85206.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.