Scottsdale, AZ · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Scottsdale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,410–$11,850/mo
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Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
51 South 48TH Street, Mesa, AZ 85206 · Maricopa County
91
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (197 of 222 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Mesa, AZ, with 222 certified beds and an average of about 197 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.20 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.25 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,278 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.20 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Mesa for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 222
- Avg. residents/day
- 197
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 035135
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,410–$11,850/mo (median $9,290) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Phoenix prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.20
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.25
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,278)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-05-20Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-02-14Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-02-14Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2023-11-22Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2023-11-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2023-08-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-20 | Fine | $8,278 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
51 South 48TH Street, Mesa, AZ
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation
How much does Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation cost?
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mesa, AZ area typically runs $7,410–$11,850 per month (median $9,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation?
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 89% full (197 of 222 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation offer?
Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation in Mesa, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 222 beds.
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