Mesquite Post Acute Care
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (92%)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Very high staff turnover · Worst in THE ENSIGN GROUP chain · $132,185 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for rehabilitation, as the therapy team is frequently cited as being top-tier. However, families should closely monitor the consistency of daily care and supply availability, as recent reviews suggest that staffing levels and resource management have become inconsistent.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
133 reviews on Google“Mesquite Post Acute Care is currently undergoing significant transformations, with many reviewers praising recent renovations and a new management team that has improved the facility's atmosphere. While the rehab and therapy departments receive high praise for their effectiveness, some long-term concerns regarding staffing shortages, supply management, and inconsistent care quality persist.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional rehabilitation and therapy teams
- Recent facility renovations and modern upgrades
- Compassionate and dedicated dietary and nursing staff
- Clean and fresh-smelling environment
Concerns
- Staffing shortages and overworked employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent supply management (linens, wipes, briefs)
- High staff turnover
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 133 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that specifically mirror the language and key details used in each review. They demonstrate a consistent effort to acknowledge specific staff members or care qualities mentioned by the reviewer.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much people praise the rehab and therapy teams here; how do you tailor those programs to help a resident regain their independence?
- 2With the recent renovations and modern upgrades, what are some of the favorite new features of the facility for the residents?
- 3How do you ensure that essential supplies like linens and personal care items are always well-stocked and readily available for every resident?
- 4Since the nursing and dietary staff are so highly regarded, how do you support them to ensure they have what they need to provide consistent care?
- 5What is the process for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the overnight hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The PTA, Logan Lynskey, has worked wonders with my dad, he had him up and walking within 2 days of his arrival”
“The new renovations are beautiful and it always seems clean and smells great any time I visit”
“The nursing and CNA staff are overworked. They can’t attend residents with the respect that they deserve. Their call system doesn’t work.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed 18 complaints triggering federal investigations, raising serious concerns about this facility's care quality. The most recurring problems involve abuse and neglect protection, medication management, and infection control. While the facility has correction dates for most deficiencies, the pattern of repeated issues across multiple surveys—particularly ongoing problems with abuse prevention and medication services—suggests persistent care challenges that families should carefully consider.
Nov 19, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Mar 27, 2025Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Mar 27, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Aug 16, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Apr 18, 2024Complaint2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 15, 2024Routine9
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 16, 2024
$8,176
Fine
Feb 7, 2024
$4,112
Fine
Sep 27, 2023
$119,897
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Yellow Ridge Healthcare LLC
for profit
NANCY TRANTHAM
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
338 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 80 of 84 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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