Citadel Post Acute
5121 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206 · (480) 832-5555 · CMS certification number 035103
Citadel Post Acute is a 128-bed for-profit nursing home in Mesa, Arizona, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 5 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Arizona average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 3 | 6.3 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.59 | 4.08 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.7% | 44.8% |
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3.4 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | The Ensign Group (347 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 128 (about 112 residents a day) |
| County | Maricopa |
| Last standard inspection | February 21, 2025 |
Inspection history
5 citations from 3 inspections, 1 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
July 18, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2025
February 21, 2025 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Apr 4, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Apr 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Apr 4, 2025
April 14, 2023 1 citation · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected May 19, 2023
Nursing home negligence lawyers in Mesa
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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