Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
6051 East 34th Street · Yuma, AZ · 85365 · 9282478303
80 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035303 · certified since June 22, 2023. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.