Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre
Tucson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035099) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $43,134
Phone: (520) 294-0005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre holds a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre has 2 federal fines on record totaling $43,134.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre is a 240-certified-bed nursing home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with an average daily census of 118.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on February 5, 1985. It is part of Sandstone Healthcare Group, a chain of 3 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $43,134.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the facility's full inspection history on Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.76 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 46.4%; the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $43,134.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 240 certified beds with an average of 118.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Sandstone Healthcare Group chain, which has 3 facilities averaging 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on February 5, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 1, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5202940005 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035099?state=AZ).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 5202940005 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035099?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.