Citadel Post Acute
5121 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
Citadel Post Acute is a nursing home in Mesa, Arizona. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (480) 832-5555
- Last standard health inspection
- February 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day, on average
- 111.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Higley Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (5 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on February 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2022.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 17, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2022.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SPETH, TERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/11/2015
Questions
When was Citadel Post Acute last inspected?
CMS lists February 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Citadel Post Acute have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since April 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Citadel Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Citadel Post Acute?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Citadel Post Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.