CMS PBJ Data · 2026
Tucson, AZ Nursing Home Staffing
21 facilities · City avg 3.82 HPRD · 3 rated 5 stars
21
Facilities
3.82
Avg Total HPRD
0.54
Avg RN HPRD
3/21
5-Star Rated
All Nursing Homes in Tucson
Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.
LA CANADA CARE CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
5★
2★
3.12
0.33
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
SPLENDIDO AT RANCHO VISTOSO
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
5★
5★
4.69
0.79
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
THE CENTER AT TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
5★
4★
4.44
0.82
HAVEN OF SAGUARO VALLEY
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
1★
2.86
0.38
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
3★
3.29
0.59
PARK AVENUE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
2★
3.20
0.24
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
CATALINA POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
3★
3.96
0.81
MOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
2★
2.45
0.34
BROOKDALE SANTA CATALINA
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
4★
5★
4.71
0.95
Santa Rosa Care Center
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
3★
3★
4.07
0.37
CASAS ADOBES POST ACUTE REHAB CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
3★
3★
3.85
0.40
VILLA MARIA POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
3★
2★
3.60
0.23
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · Government
3★
1★
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SANDSTONE ESTATES REHAB CENTRE
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
3★
4★
5.06
0.51
HANDMAKER HOME FOR THE AGING
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
2★
3★
3.84
0.39
FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
2★
4★
4.47
0.74
SANDSTONE OF TUCSON REHAB CENTRE
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
2★
4★
4.16
0.65
⚠ 2 CMS fines on record
DEVON GABLES REHABILITATION CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
2★
4★
3.72
0.50
HAVEN OF TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
2★
1★
4.14
0.77
PUEBLO SPRINGS REHABILITATION CENTER
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
1★
1★
3.01
0.30
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON
TUCSON, AZ · For profit
1★
3★
3.73
0.65
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average nursing home staffing level in Tucson?
- Tucson nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.54 RN HPRD. The Arizona state average is 3.78 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
- How do I choose a nursing home in Tucson?
- Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
- Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Tucson?
- Yes — Arizona Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Arizona-specific limits and the look-back period.
Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.