Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
60 South 58th Street, Mesa, AZ 85206
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 16, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since January 6, 202312 (Arizona average 21)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,278 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 2, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.
Health inspection on December 16, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 January 14, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on July 18, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
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 August 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on June 2, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
22 of 140 Arizona homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,278 on June 2, 2025.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 9, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2023.
Health inspection on January 6, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 February 20, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on January 6, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (480) 832-3903
- Last standard health inspection
- December 16, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 106
- Residents per day, on average
- 89.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Red Mountain Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (12 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PETTY, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2017
- QAMAR, WAQASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/08/2022
Questions
When was Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 16, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since January 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.