ALTA MESA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

Alta Mesa Health and Rehabilitation earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate scores, each looking at a different part of how a facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most nursing homes. The staffing rating sits at 3 stars, which is average, so the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the size of the resident population is in line with typical facilities but not a standout. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, reflecting that across 15 clinical and physical health outcomes, such as things like resident mobility, pain management, and infection rates, residents here are doing much better than average. For families, this profile is genuinely encouraging. The near-perfect inspection record suggests a well-run, safe environment, and the outstanding quality measures score is arguably the most meaningful number of the three because it speaks directly to how residents are actually faring day to day. The average staffing score is worth asking about during a tour, since it means nurse coverage is not exceptional compared to other facilities. However, the overall 5-star rating reflects that the facility's strengths in safety and resident outcomes are substantial enough to put it at the top of the scale even with middle-of-the-road staffing numbers.