Red Mountain Mesa in Mesa, Arizona, operates as a residential care home equipped to handle complex medical and behavioral profiles. The staff is prepared for residents who wander day or night, present elopement risks, show combative or other behavioral issues, stay up all night, or require wound care and oxygen support. Care plans accommodate special diets, younger adults under 60, and all levels of diabetes management, including sliding-scale insulin. The team is also trained to support residents living with advanced dementia and accepts individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, allowing many families to keep loved ones in one setting even as needs evolve.
Around-the-clock oversight is provided by an RN or LPN on staff with a nurse available on call 24 hours a day. Background-checked caregivers cover awake and asleep night shifts, and the building uses door alarms, fenced outdoor space, 24-hour on-site staffing, and personal emergency response systems to reduce risk. Residents receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting when required. Mobility support ranges from standby help with a walker to two-person and full Hoyer transfers for bed-bound individuals, ensuring continuity as mobility changes.
Private and semi-private rooms are available, some with private bathrooms, furnishings, independent temperature controls, and cable service. Residents may paint or decorate their rooms to suit personal preferences. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry are included, though not every accommodation has every listed feature, so families should verify specifics during a tour.
Meals follow a set menu with the option to order alternates, and snacks are stocked throughout the day. The kitchen manages diet modifications such as gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chop, puree, and thickened-liquid plans, and in-room dining is offered when medical needs or personal choice call for it.
Residents benefit from wheelchair-accessible common areas, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, and resident parking. Outdoor smoking areas are designated. Transportation is coordinated for medical appointments and errands, helping residents remain engaged in the wider community.