Sandridge Post Acute

    255 W Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85201
    3.8 · 99 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Helpful staff, unsafe inconsistent care

    I had a very mixed stay. Some staff and therapists were exceptional - kind, attentive, great with rehab and activities, the gym and therapy are strong, and many rooms were clean and comfortable. But care was wildly inconsistent: chronic understaffing, poor supervision, missed/late meds, unreported injuries, lost/stained clothes, rude or untrained weekend staff, safety incidents, bad communication and food problems. I'd recommend it only cautiously for short-term rehab if you get the right team - I would not trust it for long-term care without major improvements.

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    3.77 · 99 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      3.1
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Many staff described as caring, compassionate and kind
    • Strong, skilled PT/OT/ST and therapy services
    • Robust activities program (arts & crafts, music, bingo, outings, holiday events)
    • Excellent wound care nurse (Mackenzie cited repeatedly)
    • Attentive daytime CNAs and nurses in multiple reports
    • Short-term post-acute rehab successes reported
    • Staff who know residents by name and create a home-like atmosphere
    • On-site amenities reported by some: gym/therapy room and beauty shop
    • Regular social events and community engagement
    • Volunteer involvement and pet/therapy dog presence (Cooper)
    • Responsive staff and management reported in some complaints
    • Private rooms and good accommodations reported by several reviewers
    • Friendly customer service and helpful admissions/administration experiences
    • Activities staff praised for continuity and creativity
    • Laundry and three-meal service provided in many stays

    Cons

    • Highly inconsistent care quality across shifts and units
    • Staffing shortages and poor night/weekend coverage
    • Frequent cleanliness problems and strong odors (urine, cigarette smoke)
    • Medication errors, delayed meds, and wrong medications reported
    • Serious safety incidents: Hoyer lift injury, empty oxygen tanks
    • Untreated wounds, skin tears, bedsores and poor wound oversight in some cases
    • Poor communication with families and abrupt/uninformed discharges
    • Management turnover, alleged retaliation, and corporate indifference
    • Food complaints: poor taste, undercooked items, inconsistent diet adherence (esp. diabetic)
    • Facility condition issues: cold rooms, dated/dilapidated building, maintenance problems
    • Lost or mishandled personal belongings and laundry errors
    • Long response times to call lights and neglectful resident handling
    • Rude, yelling, or unprofessional staff behaviors and alleged harassment
    • Allegations of HIPAA/licensing concerns, security and drug control issues
    • Administrative problems: payroll, scheduling cancellations, documentation gaps (missing sign-in sheets)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is deeply mixed, with clear, repeated praise for specific staff members, therapy services, and an active activities department, set against repeated and serious concerns about inconsistent care, safety, cleanliness, and management. Many reviewers describe excellent, compassionate caregivers and successful short-term rehabilitation experiences; at the same time a substantial number of reviews recount neglectful episodes, safety incidents, and poor administrative responses. The pattern is one of substantial variability: some residents and families had positive, even exceptional experiences, while others strongly advise avoiding the facility.

    Care quality and clinical services emerge as bifurcated themes. Numerous reports praise skilled therapy (PT/OT/ST) and post-acute rehabilitation outcomes, and several reviewers single out wound care nurse Mackenzie and other therapists as excellent, communicative, and reassuring. Several families reported good short-term skilled nursing stays where clinical staff were professional and the resident improved. Conversely, many reviews document medication errors or delays, diabetic diet noncompliance, untreated skin tears or wounds, bedsores, and at least one severe safety incident involving a Hoyer lift that allegedly caused a hip fracture. Repeated mentions of empty oxygen tanks, wrong medication administration, and residents left in soiled bedding or rooms overnight amplify concerns about clinical oversight. The net impression is that clinical competence can be very good on some shifts/with some personnel, but inconsistent and at times dangerously poor on others.

    Staffing, staffing culture, and supervision are frequent fault lines. A large number of reviews cite staffing shortages—most acutely on nights and weekends—poor training, CNAs fighting over assignments, and long waits for response to call lights. Many reviewers contrasted compassionate, attentive daytime staff with inattentive or poorly trained night/weekend staff. There are multiple reports of rude or unprofessional behavior (yelling at patients, staff arguing, harassment allegations naming individuals), as well as claims of retaliation against staff who raised concerns. Some families and reviewers praised specific employees by name (Debbie, Mackenzie, Melissa Clark, Erin, Scotty, Hannah, and several CNAs), indicating strong individual performers, but overall culture and supervision appear uneven with management turnover and, in some complaints, an unhelpful or defensive administrative response.

    Facility condition and cleanliness come up repeatedly with very divergent accounts. Numerous reviews report persistent urine and cigarette smoke odors, filthy bathrooms, dried blood on floors, stained clothing, open windows, and a generally dilapidated or depressing layout. Several reviewers said rooms were cold and poorly maintained (e.g., crooked TVs, shared bathrooms, uncomfortable temperatures). At the same time, a significant number of other reviewers describe the facility as very clean, tidy, and well-organized with private rooms and adequate laundry service. This split suggests that cleanliness and environmental upkeep may vary significantly by unit, shift, or time, and that some parts or stays are well-maintained while others are not.

    Dining and nutrition are another mixed area. Multiple complaints detail poor food quality—underseasoned meals, undercooked fries, hard breakfast sausage, and use of sugary drinks instead of juices—and report that dietary restrictions (notably diabetic diets) were not always respected, sometimes leading to blood sugar spikes. Conversely, other reviewers said meals were acceptable, dietary needs were accommodated, and their loved ones enjoyed the food. These opposing views again point to inconsistency in meal quality and adherence to dietary plans.

    Activities, social engagement, and amenities are among the facility’s strongest and most consistently praised aspects. Many reviewers emphasize a robust activities department offering arts & crafts, music therapy, fitness sessions, bingo, church services (though some wanted more frequent services), holiday events, and outings to places like Walmart. Volunteers and therapy animals (Cooper) were mentioned positively. For many residents, activities staff are central to quality of life and are credited with making residents feel special, involved, and at home.

    Communication, administration, and safety oversight draw repeated criticism. Families reported poor communication about changes in condition, surprise discharges, difficulty reaching staff by phone, and missing/sign-in or documentation problems. Several reviewers alleged administrative negligence or indifference when raising concerns—including claims of HIPAA violations, licensing/violation worries, and corporate inaction. There are also reports of payroll/scheduling problems and shift cancellations that have operational impacts. A number of reviewers issued very strong warnings against the facility citing safety and neglect, while others explicitly recommended the center and credited leadership and staff for good care experiences.

    In summary, the reviews portray a facility with distinct strengths—compassionate and devoted individuals, effective therapy and wound care in some cases, and an outstanding activities program—and equally distinct and serious weaknesses: inconsistent staffing and training, occasional dangerous safety lapses, cleanliness and maintenance problems in some areas, food and dietary lapses, and variable responsiveness from administration. Prospective residents and families should weigh these polarized experiences carefully. For those seeking short-term, therapy-focused post-acute care and who can confirm the availability of the praised clinical staff and therapists, the facility may provide good outcomes. For long-term placements or for residents with high-dependency care needs, the recurring reports of neglect, medication/safety incidents, and administrative failures warrant caution. If considering this facility, visit multiple shifts (including nights/weekends), ask for current staffing ratios, inquire about wound care and medication protocols, request incident and inspection records, identify specific trusted staff members, and establish clear communication and escalation plans with management.

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    About Sandridge Post Acute

    Sandridge Post Acute in Mesa, Arizona, at 255 W Brown Rd, offers a nursing home for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, and you know, this place has all kinds of therapy like physical, speech, and occupational, actually Hannah Kearney, OTR/L, is their Occupational Therapist, and they work hard to help folks recover after surgery, illness, or injury, right alongside their Director of Nursing, Chase Prosser, and Medical Director, who build care plans that fit each person. They've got memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, too, plus specialized restorative programs, so people with different needs can get the right kind of attention, and the staff-there's about 51 to 200 employees-manage all kinds of health care, from wound care and IV therapy to diabetes management, because residents often want assurance that their everyday needs, like bathing, medication, and dressing, are looked after, and you know the staff, including the receptionist and bookkeeper Lillith Reyes and Marketing Director Vanessa Medellin, try to keep things running with a sense of community and care.

    Sandridge's got 191 skilled nursing beds, with 51 usually licensed for use, and semi-private rooms where folks can bring their own things for comfort, and you'll find things like a game room, arts room, library, and fitness room, which makes it easier for residents to keep busy or find a new hobby, while the outdoor walking paths and gardens help people enjoy a bit of nature-a simple pleasure that can mean a lot. The place is designed for safety, too, with 24-hour supervision and a call system so people can get help any time they need it, which is especially important for folks with memory loss or those recovering from something serious.

    Sandridge Post Acute is a public, for-profit company owned by a Limited Liability Company, and it's independently run but gets support from PACS Services, which helps keep operations smooth, so care delivery doesn't fall through the cracks; they accept Medicare and Medicaid, and they're certified for Medicare, so that's handy for families watching costs. Their staff keeps the focus on care, well-being, and quality of life, with a four-star rating under CMS guidelines, and activities-like social programs-are part of the routine, too, since the team wants residents to feel engaged and connected each day.

    You'll notice the staff are trained to handle many healthcare needs, including those for memory care, and they work in a home-like, caring environment that tries to make stays pleasant, using that extra touch when possible. With social services and community programs, Sandridge makes the effort to support both residents and their caregivers, even with respite care when families need a break. Residents here have support for what they need-whether that's medical, social, or just the daily routines-and they're encouraged to make the most of every day, no matter what brings them here.

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