SANDRIDGE POST ACUTE

Sandridge Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 255 West Brown Road in Mesa, Arizona 85201, within Maricopa County. The facility operates with 191 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. Sandridge Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of patients requiring post-acute and long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using three component domains. The health inspection rating for Sandridge Post Acute is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this area. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting staffing levels and nurse hours per resident day that fall below national norms. The quality measure rating, however, is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score in that domain, indicating that clinical quality outcomes at this facility rank among the strongest nationally. These component ratings are determined by CMS based on inspection records, staffing data submitted by the facility, and standardized quality measures drawn from resident assessments. Sandridge Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, consistent with its dual certification status. Individuals seeking care at this facility may use Medicare Part A for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid coverage may be available for longer-term residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Arizona's state Medicaid program, known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Prospective residents and their families are advised to confirm current payment policies, bed availability, and coverage details directly with the facility. When considered against national benchmarks, Sandridge Post Acute presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, but the component ratings show notable variation. The 2-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing indicate areas where performance trails national norms, while the 5-star quality measure rating places the facility in a strong position relative to peers on clinical outcome indicators. This combination of scores may be relevant to those comparing facilities in the Mesa area or across Maricopa County. The facility is currently active and accepting residents under its Medicare and Medicaid certification.