Citadel Post Acute in Mesa, AZ

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  • Interior

    A spacious rehabilitation center featuring various exercise equipment for physical therapy.

  • Decor

    A hospital room with a single bed, overbed table, and nightstand.

  • Building

    Entrance to Citadel Post Acute with a visible sign and archway.

  • Architecture

    Entrance to a building with arches and an American flag on a flagpole.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy hospital room with a bed, seating area, and decorative elements.

  • Trees

    A view of a building with a red roof surrounded by trees and greenery.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with blue tablecloths and elegant chandeliers.

  • Landscaping

    A building entrance with arches, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets featuring a double sink, coffee maker, dishwasher, stove, and microwave.

  • Lighting

    A spacious reception area with a counter and flower arrangement.

  • Entrance

    A sunny day at the entrance of a building with palm trees and a flag.

  • Outdoor

    Entrance view of Citadel with a cactus in the foreground.

  • Seating

    A well-lit physical therapy room with exercise equipment and a chalkboard.

  • Palm Trees

    Entrance sign for Citadel Post Acute surrounded by palm trees and a cactus.

Citadel Post Acute in Mesa, AZ

Citadel Post Acute is an assisted living community in Mesa, AZ.

Information last verified:

5121 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 136 reviews
5 stars
74
4 stars
15
3 stars
3
2 stars
6
1 stars
38

Overall Review of Citadel Post Acute

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Therapy teams get strong praise

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are frequently described as effective and encouraging.

Multiple residents and families single out the therapy team as knowledgeable, supportive, and helpful during recovery. Several reviews describe strong physical therapy work and positive results, and others mention especially good occupational or speech therapy experiences. Even in more critical reviews, therapy is sometimes described as one of the better parts of the stay.

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Staff members are repeatedly described as caring, respectful, and attentive to families.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe the staff as polite, kind, and professional, with many saying they felt treated with respect. Communication is also mentioned positively by some reviewers, including daily updates and willingness to discuss progress and concerns. Even when other parts of the experience are criticized, there are also reviews that emphasize great interpersonal care from nurses and CNAs.

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is inconsistent

Cleanliness and odors are a recurring concern in some reviews, including reports of strong waste smells.

Some reviewers describe the building as very clean, well-kept, and even pleasant-smelling, and several highlight cleanliness as part of the overall comfort. Other reviews report the opposite experience, including strong odors, dirty rooms, and cleanliness lapses tied to hygiene and bed care. The mixed feedback suggests cleanliness quality can vary by time and unit.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed reactions

Dining gets mixed feedback, with some praising meals and others calling them poor or cold.

A number of reviews say the food is good or great, and some mention the person they cared for was happy with meals. Others describe meals as cold, disappointing, or not matching what was ordered, including concerns about restrictive diets. Several comments connect food issues with meals not arriving on time or not being suitable for the resident’s needs.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Rooms feel tight for visitors

Room layout and size are frequently described as limiting privacy and rest.

Some families describe the rooms as very small, with limited space for visitors and difficult conditions when a roommate shares the space. Multiple reviews connect the room setup to reduced rest, noise, and moving between rooms during the stay. A few reviewers also mention mattress discomfort and lack of quiet hours.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 128 resident community capacity 128 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Cornerstone Family Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Cvam (1.3 miles)
  • Valley Endocrine Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Simonmed Imaging (1.6 miles)
  • Banner Imaging East Mesa (1.6 miles)
  • Parikh, Simul Banner Md Anderson Cancer Center (1.6 miles)
  • Glick Ronald M Do (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Greenfield Park (1.2 miles)
  • Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (3.1 miles)
  • Finley Farms Park (4.6 miles)
  • Ashley Heights Park (6.2 miles)
  • Skyline Park (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Bashas' Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Uncle Bear's Grill & Tap Greenfield (1.3 miles)
  • Red Lobster (1.6 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.7 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.8 miles)
  • Del Taco (1.9 miles)
  • MOD Pizza (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Over Easy (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • The Human Bean (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Superstition Springs 25 (2.8 miles)
  • AMC Mesa Grand 14 (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Falcon Field Airport (MSC) (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3.9 miles)
  • Mesa Arizona Temple (5.7 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (6.1 miles)

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