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Sante of Mesa

5358 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85206 · Maricopa County

Santé of Mesa offers short-term nursing and is a rehabilitation facility near you in Mesa AZ for a variety of conditions. Call 480-699-9624 or visit our site for services & amenities.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 97% full (68 of 70 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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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

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One of Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Sante of Mesa is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Mesa, AZ, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 68 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sante network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.88 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.12 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $3,146 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.88 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system

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: 70
Avg. residents/day: 68
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Sante
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 035280

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

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.88; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.12; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 36.8%; 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): 2
Federal fines: 1 ($3,146)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-09-04
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 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 harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-07-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

2024-09-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-09-06Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2024-09-06Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2024-04-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

2024-01-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2022-11-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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
2023-09-05	Fine	$3,146

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Concierge services

Location

5358 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sante of Mesa

How much does Sante of Mesa cost?

Sante of Mesa 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 Sante of Mesa's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sante of Mesa 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sante of Mesa?

Staff provide about 4.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sante of Mesa?

Sante of Mesa has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sante of Mesa have availability?

Typically 97% full (68 of 70 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sante of Mesa offer?

Sante of Mesa in Mesa, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 70 beds.

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