Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
2040 North Wilmot Road · Tucson, AZ · 85712 · 5203006115
103 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sandstone Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035292 · certified since February 21, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.