Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
Tucson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035284) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (520) 638-2150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson reports about 5.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. CMS does not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record with CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is a state-government-owned nursing home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 2012. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average of 116.9 residents, indicating consistently high occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 5.05 per resident per day, including about 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Regarding regulatory compliance, this facility has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the available data for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 5.05 per resident per day, with roughly 0.70 RN hours per resident per day; CMS does not report a turnover figure for this facility, and its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and averages 116.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Arizona (government ownership); no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 23, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (520) 638-2150 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (520) 638-2150 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035284?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.