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Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation

5848 East University Drive

3.7(285 ratings)· Mesa average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
70
Medicare Rating
5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov
Campus Care Levels
Also offers independent and assisted living on-site
Campus Size
14-acre ground-level campus

What Families Think

Reviews of Alta Mesa are sharply split: most describe warm, attentive nursing, physical therapy, and dietary staff who go out of their way for residents, while a smaller but serious set of reports describe neglect, understaffed night shifts, and facility problems. The community holds a 5-star Medicare.gov quality rating, and reviewers consistently name specific staff (wound care nurse Tammy, administrator Bret King, and others) for praise. Families should weigh the many glowing accounts of rehab and daily care against a handful of alarming accounts of missed feedings, bathing, and medication delays.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised for compassion and attentiveness
  • Rehab/PT/OT team credited with strong recovery outcomes
  • Wound care nursing singled out by many reviewers as excellent
  • Food quality and variety frequently praised
  • Facility cleanliness noted by numerous reviewers
  • Administrator and care team praised by name for responsiveness

The Bad

  • Multiple serious reports of neglect: missed feedings, infrequent bathing, prolonged dirty diapers
  • Several reviewers describe unresponsive or sleeping night staff and delayed medication
  • One report of broken air conditioning and strong urine odor in the building
  • Large gap between Google (3.9) and Yelp (2.3) ratings suggests inconsistent experiences

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Mesa, Arizona offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 244 reviews.

About Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that also offers independent and assisted living within a ground-level setting on a lush, 14-acre campus.

The community provides customized rehabilitation therapy programs designed around each patient's individual needs, combining high-tech tools with hands-on therapeutic approaches. Therapists apply current research and work together with each patient, their family, and their healthcare provider to develop an individualized care and treatment plan.

Staff emphasize a service-oriented, compassionate approach, aiming to make each guest's stay comfortable, safe, and therapeutic while fostering a strong sense of community among residents and team members.

Residents can take part in a variety of activities and excursions offered on site, contributing to an engaged and active daily life at the community.

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation has received a 5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov, reflecting the quality of care delivered at the community.

Types of Care at Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation

3.7overall · 285 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (244) · 2.3★ on Yelp (41) · Yelp page ↗

Mutzy Hartman

Jul 2026

via Google

Tammy wound care<br>Excellent .Jenn CNA GOOD<br>FAST SERVICE …Therapy was great the whole team.

Kathleen Westerhaus

Jul 2026

via Google

Tammy, wound nurse, is exceptional. She<br>Is experienced, focused, and very knowledgeable. I had a wound that I carried through three hospitals and three rehabs. Until I came here Alta Mesa rehab my wound didn’t start to heal. Thank you, Tammy

Gerry Polesky

Jul 2026

via Google

I think Tammy did an excellent job in treating me. She was careful she made sure I understood what was going on at all time and kept me posted as to what was going and explain to me what would happen once I was discharged. I think our surface was excellent thank you Tammy. It was very good.

Hailey Yazmin

Jul 2026

via Google

Horrible experience. My mom was admitted here and the air conditioning wasn’t working. They had portable AC units, but they didn’t do anything because the building was still 88°. My mom’s face was bright red, she was sweating, and there was no way I was leaving her there overnight in that kind of heat. The whole place also smelled like urine and fish, which made it even worse. I ended up taking her home because I didn’t feel like she was safe or could recover in those conditions. I expected a skilled nursing and rehab facility to provide a clean, comfortable environment, but this was the complete opposite. I would never recommend this place.

Caleb

May 2026

via Google

The best experience of this place is the sweetest employee it has to offer who is professional and has outstanding performance, Brittany!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 12 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard2 citations
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

Sep 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023

Aug 4, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation offer?

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation cost?

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Mesa that publish rates start around $3,580 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation located?

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation is located at 5848 East University Drive in Mesa, Arizona.

What do families say about Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation?

Reviews of Alta Mesa are sharply split: most describe warm, attentive nursing, physical therapy, and dietary staff who go out of their way for residents, while a smaller but serious set of reports describe neglect, understaffed night shifts, and facility problems. The community holds a 5-star Medicare.gov quality rating, and reviewers consistently name specific staff (wound care nurse Tammy, administrator Bret King, and others) for praise. Families should weigh the many glowing accounts of rehab and daily care against a handful of alarming accounts of missed feedings, bathing, and medication delays.

How did Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?

Alta Mesa Health And Rehabilitation had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 12 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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