DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a 106-bed nursing home in MESA, Arizona. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988-08-04. It averages 95.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
CMS lists 12 health-inspection deficiencies for DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER since 2023-01-06, 10 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-16.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | F0761 | 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. | D |
| 2025-07-18 | F0609, F0658, F0697, F0755 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D |
| 2025-06-02 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G |
| 2024-05-09 | F0584, F0658, F0692, F0842 | 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. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2023-01-06 | F0755, F0842 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
Why was DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 | Fine | $8,278 |
How is DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER staffed relative to the AZ average?
| Measure | This facility | AZ average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.45044 | 3.97147 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.6 | 45.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 95.1 | 88.1 |
Who owns DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, and what chain is it in?
DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name RED MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE LLC and belongs to the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | PETTY, SCOTT, QAMAR, WAQAS | since 05/08/2022 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BURNAM, SOON, KEETCH, CHAD, PETERSON, FORREST | since 01/01/2014 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | PETTY, SCOTT, QAMAR, WAQAS | since 05/08/2022 |
| INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | PORT, BARRY | since 09/11/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | ENSIGN SERVICES INC, STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP, THE ENSIGN GROUP INC, VELDA ROSE HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC, PETTY, SCOTT, QAMAR, WAQAS | since 01/01/2022 |
Were you or a family member harmed at DESERT BLOSSOM HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?