The Center At Tucson
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 035295) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (520) 347-5555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Center At Tucson has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Center At Tucson reports total nurse staffing of about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0% annually.
The Center At Tucson has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Center At Tucson is a 96-certified-bed nursing home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with an average of 89.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and participates in the Medicare program. The facility is part of the Veritas Management Group chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Center At Tucson holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. The staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing hours average 4.21902 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours averaging 0.75869 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspections.
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 on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Center At Tucson has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing averages about 4.22 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 34.0%.
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?
The Center At Tucson has 96 certified beds and an average of 89.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Veritas Management Group chain, which has 13 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2018-07-06.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); The Center At Tucson scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5203475555 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5203475555 or check Medicare Care Compare for updated inspection reports.
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/035295?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.