Complaint Investigation

Mission Palms Post Acute

August 20, 2025 · Mesa, AZ · 6461 East Baywood Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 160

Provider ID 035071

Healthcare Facility

Mission Palms Post Acute

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Inspection Summary

MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE in MESA, AZ — inspection on August 20, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Review of a policy titled, Nursing Staff Competency, was reviewed in January of 2025 and revealed that it is the policy of the facility to have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

The policy also revealed that all nursing staff must meet the specific competency requirements as part of their license and certification requirements defined under State law or regulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MESA, AZ, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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