Nursing homes in Mesa, AZ

Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mesa, part of the Maricopa area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Mesa, Arizona, have access to 11 nursing facilities located across Maricopa County, including ZIP codes 85201, 85204, 85205, and 85206. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Four facilities currently maintain a top 5-star designation, with Citadel Post Acute, operated by The Ensign Group, standing out as a leading highly rated option for skilled nursing care.

What to look for in Mesa

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 11 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Mesa

1. 1
   CITADEL POST ACUTE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   ALTA MESA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   ADVANCED HEALTHCARE OF MESA

   ADVANCED HEALTH CARE · Small
   5.0
4. 4
   SANTE OF MESA

   SANTE · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   Montecito Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
7. 7
   DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   4.0
8. 8
   Citrus Heights Respiratory and Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
9. 9
   MI CASA NURSING CENTER

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   3.0
10. 10
    SANDRIDGE POST ACUTE

    PACS GROUP · Large
    3.0

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