MISSION PALMS POST ACUTE

Mission Palms Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 6461 East Baywood Avenue in Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The facility operates 160 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mission Palms Post Acute received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance at the national average in that category. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating stands at 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above the national average across the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS. These quality measures assess outcomes such as rates of hospitalizations, use of antipsychotic medications, and functional improvement among residents. Mission Palms Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents who rely on either federal insurance program to cover skilled nursing and long-term care services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to confirm current payment policies and bed availability under specific programs. Compared to national benchmarks, Mission Palms Post Acute presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. The overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable distinction, as this represents the top tier of performance among CMS-rated facilities nationwide. The 3-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing suggest performance in line with the national average in those areas, without distinguishing the facility above or below typical levels. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail, including specific inspection findings and staffing hour reports, before making placement decisions.