Public Record
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center
Operated by The Ensign Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 106
- Avg. residents per day
- 91.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 19
- Fire safety findings
- 1
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-16
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Citations
19 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
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- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
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Ownership
The Ensign Group
338nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?
- Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mesa, AZ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 035164.
- What is the CMS rating for Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center?
- Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center have?
- Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center is certified for 106 beds. It serves an average of 91.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center have?
- Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
- Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center was last inspected on December 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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