Sandridge Post Acute
255 West Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Maricopa County · (480) 833-3988
191 certified beds, about 149 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035196 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 1, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 29 health citations since November 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.17 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.
52.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arizona average 45.1%).
CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
911/22
203/24
303/24
108/24
112/24
301/25
404/25
106/25
312/25
101/26
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 29 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
22D
7E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 1, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were properly stored and not left at the bedside for 1 of 1 residents sampled (Resident #160). The universe was 156. The deficient practice could result in residents and visitors having unrestricted access to medications.
January 8, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, review of clinical records, and review of facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that the medical record was complete and accurate for one resident (#10). This deficient practice could lead to inadequate investigation, monitoring, and follow up to ensure the resident's safety and well-being.
December 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, review of facility policies and review of SA database, the facility failed to ensure a through investigation was conducted for abuse and misappropriation of property for two residents (#29 and #33). The deficient practice could result in ongoing abuse of residents.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and a review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that three medication carts were secured in accordance with professional standards and facility policy when left unattended. The deficient practice could result in residents, visitors, and/or staff members having unrestricted access to medications and medical supplies.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that resident-identifiable information and records were kept confidential and not visible to the public. The deficient practice could result in the violation of residents' rights to privacy.
June 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident # 16) was free from abuse by another resident (# 22). The deficient practice could result in other residents being abused.
April 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure six of six sampled residents (#2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8) were free from sexual or physical abuse from one resident #1. The deficient practice could lead to sexual, physical and psychosocial harm to the residents.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy, by failing to report an allegation of sexual abuse involving five residents (#2, # 3, #4, #5 and #6) to the State Agency. The deficient practice could result in continued resident to resident sexual abuse
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an allegation of sexual abuse for five residents (#2, # 3, #4, #5 and #6) was reported to the State Agency.
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, staff interviews, review of facility records, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to have evidence that an alleged violation involving sexual abuse regarding five residents (#2, # 3, #4, #5 and #6) was thoroughly investigated. The deficient practice could result in additional alleged violations involving abuse not being investigated
January 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy, by failing to report and investigate an allegation of abuse involving one resident (#1) to the State Agency. The deficient practice could result in further incidents of abuse.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that an allegation of abuse for one resident (#1) was reported to the State Agency. The deficient practice can result in further incidents of abuse not being reported in accordance with professional standards.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to investigate and correct alleged violations of abuse for resident #1. The deficient practice could lead to residents suffering from psychosocial harm and further abuse of residents.
December 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, review of Hoyer lift manual and facility policies, the facility failed to use a two-person transfer, as identified by the equipment manual, when transferring a resident. This resulted in resident #3 sustaining a major injury.
August 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided to prevent elopement for one resident (#37). The deficient practice resulted in resident eloping from the facility.
March 22, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, review of the clinical record, facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure that code status was accurate and consistent in the medical record for one resident, #16. The deficient practice could result in resident not receiving care consistent with their signed advance directive.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation, policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident, #74 was free from staff abuse. The deficient practice could result in other residents being abused.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and policies and procedures, the facility failed ensure that oxygen cylinders are not stored directly on the floor for one resident, # 364. The deficient practice could cause the cylinder to tip over, the valve to break off and or the cylinder to potentially explode.
March 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on documentation, staff interviews, and facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#14) was free from abuse by other resident (#21). The deficient practice could result in residents being emotionally and physically harmed.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, documentation, staff interviews, and policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#1) did not elope. The deficient practice could result in residents getting lost and/or harmed.
November 18, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#5) was assessed to self-administer medications. The sample size was 26. The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving medications as ordered by the physician.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, staff interviews, facility documentation and policy review, the facility failed to ensure two residents (#122 & #65) and/or the residents' representative were provided written information regarding the facility's policy for bed hold. The sample was 2. The deficient practice could result in residents not being informed of the facility's bed hold policy.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed for one resident (#3). The sample size was 26. The deficient practice could affect the resident's continuity of care.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy reviews, the facility failed to ensure that a baseline care plan included resident-specific health and safety concerns related to injury for one resident (#176). The sample size was 26. The deficient practice could result in baseline care plans not addressing resident's needs and interventions not being in place to address those needs.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to revise the comprehensive care plan for one resident (#235). The sample was 26. The deficient practice could result in care not being provided.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to administer insulin per physician orders, monitor the behaviors for use of an antipsychotic medication, and ensure a PRN pain medication had pain scale parameters for one resident (#40). The sample size was 5. The deficient practice could result in residents experiencing adverse effects.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#49) was provided wound care and treatment per physician's orders. The sample size was three residents. The deficient practice could result in delayed wound healing and residents not receiving treatment as ordered.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#338) was consistently provided meals to maintain nutritional status. The sample size was 2. The deficient practice could result in nutritional needs of residents not being met.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one resident's (#83) clinical record was accurate and complete regarding advance directive. The sample size was 3. The deficient practice could result in residents' clinical records not being complete.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 1, 2026, 9 on March 22, 2024, 8 on November 18, 2022.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- E Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- E List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- E Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- D Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.17 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.97 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.03 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 52.6% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 52.6% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.46 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.25 on weekdays and 2.97 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.26 in April to June 2025 to 3.17 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.17 | 0.41 | 3.25 | 2.97 | 3.7% | 0 of 90 | 149 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.22 | 0.33 | 3.30 | 3.02 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 152 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.20 | 0.42 | 3.30 | 2.96 | 1.1% | 0 of 92 | 151 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.26 | 0.43 | 3.38 | 2.97 | 0.9% | 0 of 91 | 140 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arizona, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.87 | 0.63 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.8 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.6 | 23.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.9 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MESA ARIZONA SNF HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karkoutly, Ahmad | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Lincoln, Erin | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2023 | |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Hancock, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on December 2, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 8, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 2, 2025: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.97 hours per resident per day, below the Arizona average of 3.51.
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- Citrus Heights Respiratory and Rehabilitation Mesa, 5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Haven of Scottsdale Scottsdale, 5.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Osborn Health and Rehabilitation Scottsdale, 5.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Heritage Court Post Acute of Scottsdale Scottsdale, 5.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Mirabella at Asu Tempe, 5.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Rehab at Scottsdale Village Square Scottsdale, 5.9 mi · not rated · 68 citations
Arizona contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Arizona. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Arizona Department of Health Services, Long Term Care Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: AZ Care Check, where Arizona publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Sandridge Post Acute's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Sandridge Post Acute 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Sandridge Post Acute get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 1, 2026. The Arizona average is 6.4.
- Has Sandridge Post Acute been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Sandridge Post Acute accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Sandridge Post Acute?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to PACS Group. Legal business name: MESA ARIZONA SNF HEALTHCARE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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