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Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation

51 SOUTH 48TH STREET

3.7(840 ratings)· MESA average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
222
Specialty focus
Emphasizes respiratory therapy for rehab patients
Medicare rating
5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov
Room setup
Mostly shared rooms, one reviewer requested more privacy

What Families Think

Reviews for this skilled nursing and rehab facility are sharply divided: many praise the physical and respiratory therapy teams, kind CNAs, and clean rooms, while a significant number of reports describe serious neglect, including bedsores, scabies, dehydration, and understaffing. The gap between the high Google rating and much lower Yelp rating reflects this split experience, with outcomes seeming to depend heavily on family oversight and specific staff involved.

The Good

  • Physical and respiratory therapy teams frequently praised by name
  • Many reviewers call CNAs and nurses attentive and kind
  • Facility described as clean by multiple reviewers
  • 5-star Medicare.gov overall rating
  • Active daily and monthly activities program

The Bad

  • Several reports of serious neglect: bedsores, scabies, dehydration
  • Multiple reviewers cite chronic understaffing of nurses and CNAs
  • Some reports of unsanitary conditions: dirty rooms, blood on curtains
  • One serious report of mishandled power-of-attorney documentation

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation is a senior living community in MESA, Arizona offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 708 reviews.

About Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation

Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Mesa, Arizona offering short-term and long-term rehabilitation services. The community provides physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and comprehensive care plans developed collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare providers.

The facility specializes in respiratory therapy and offers both short and long-term rehabilitation tailored to individual needs. Staff emphasize hands-on therapeutic approaches alongside modern medical care, with the goal of helping residents regain strength and mobility.

Montecito maintains an active programming calendar with a variety of daily and monthly activities designed to keep residents engaged. The community has received a 5-star overall rating from Medicare.gov.

Types of Care at Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation

3.7overall · 840 ratings combined

4★ on Google (708) · 2.1★ on Yelp (132) · Yelp page ↗

Stormy Bingham

Jul 2026

via Google

I can’t say enough good things about Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehab. While my mom was the patient, I experienced their care as her family member and advocate, and they exceeded my expectations every step of the way.<br><br>From the very beginning, I felt like they truly cared about both my mom’s well-being and my peace of mind. Whenever I had a question or concern, someone took the time to answer it promptly and thoroughly. The staff was compassionate, attentive, and always willing to help.<br><br>Thank you to everyone at Montecito for the kindness, professionalism, and exceptional care you provided.

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Debbie A.

Jul 2026

via Yelp

Patient care is pretty bad here. I was only here for 2 weeks (this time) but saw 3 people fall from their beds to the floor and the cna's continued to walk past them. One nurse needed help putting a large man back in bed and they had to wait for the cna to finish trash b4 getting her help. I was floored. I'm just grateful I wasn't bed bound this 2nd stay here. I was in 2019 during my first stay here. That time was 6 weeks I believe. I did have a nurse who made me cry and then laughed about it. No idea why he did not like me. Even my roommate agreed he had some problem with me.

Kyle Rowe

Jul 2026

via Google

BE WARNED!!! WORST PLACE…. You won’t listen….. ONE QUESTION, AFTER CALLING FOR HELP, how long to get help. I guarantee I know the answer

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Victor

Jul 2026

via Yelp

My husband had 3strokes and 2 heart attacks. Before he was sent to your hell hole! He was recovering or at least would react when spoken to and could follow directions. I was pushed into a conor and rushed into a major decision. So from like a vegas after being there over a month and improving. So from vegas to mesa arizona about 300 mile trip i went the next morning early arrived there around 9am. He was bleeding from his neck!! What happened, it could have been the move made injuries! How can this be.. anyway this place was a death sentence for him not a recover home! I would push the nurses call button and it would take sometimes a hour to respond! These nurses had 6 to o 20 patients per nurse.. he contuined to bleed blood clots through his breathing tube it was horrible! Finally I insisted they call 911!! Ty hey refused said I could call 911 if I wanted. What! What kind of hospital or nursing home would say this!! I freaked on them they left came back ok we called 911 we will take him to the hospital. From the hospital I brought him home on hospice.. he was brought there in fair condition he left in a box!! Do not send your lives one to this place please! No

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 3, 2025

May 20, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025

Feb 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 28, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 28, 2025

Nov 22, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

Aug 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • 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 Sep 29, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2023

Jul 1, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 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 Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation offer?

Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation cost?

Montecito Post Acute Care & 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 Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation located?

Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation is located at 51 SOUTH 48TH STREET in MESA, Arizona.

What do families say about Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation?

Reviews for this skilled nursing and rehab facility are sharply divided: many praise the physical and respiratory therapy teams, kind CNAs, and clean rooms, while a significant number of reports describe serious neglect, including bedsores, scabies, dehydration, and understaffing. The gap between the high Google rating and much lower Yelp rating reflects this split experience, with outcomes seeming to depend heavily on family oversight and specific staff involved.

How did Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation do on recent health and safety inspections?

Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 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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