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Sante of Mesa
5358 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sante of Mesa is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Mesa, Arizona, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 67 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 4, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $3K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 36.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maricopa Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 14.3 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.0% | 45.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $3,146 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (77 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Sep 2025, 6 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0727 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 10 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $3,146 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.0%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Asante Of Mesa Llc. Chain: Sante (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Tooke, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 49% | 05/01/2011 |
| Sp Mesa, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 49% | 05/01/2011 |
| Munch Tooke, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 6% | 05/01/2011 |
| Rdw Arizona LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 07/12/2011 |
| Sp Re Development LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 39% | 06/01/2011 |
| Sterling & Jacqueline Holdings,LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 01/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Maricopa County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Health Center | Phoenix | 78 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.8 | — | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Advance Health Care of Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.7 | — | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Advanced Health Care of Glendale | Glendale | 54 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16.7 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Advanced Healthcare of Mesa | Mesa | 38 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21.1 | — | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation | Mesa | 70 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8.6 | — | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Archstone Care Center | Chandler | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Az - Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Peoria | 150 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8.0 | — | 7 May 2025 |
| Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia | Sun City | 115 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8.7 | — | 9 May 2025 |
All 77 facilities in Maricopa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sante of Mesa been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Sante of Mesa been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $3K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sante of Mesa compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sante of Mesa?
It is part of the Sante chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Munch Tooke, LLC, Sp Mesa, LLC and Munch Tooke, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sante of Mesa last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.