Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
555 East Ajo Way · Tucson, AZ · 85713 · 5206382150
120 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2021
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035284 · certified since February 23, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.