Safety Report: Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
The same number of citations in the most recent cycle as in the cycle before (24).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 15 | July 31, 2026; April 3, 2026; February 11, 2026; January 28, 2026; January 5, 2026; December 11, 2025; November 20, 2025; November 19, 2025; November 13, 2025; August 25, 2025; July 16, 2025; April 22, 2025; December 2, 2024; October 29, 2024; November 3, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 8 | May 7, 2026; April 3, 2026; February 11, 2026; November 20, 2025; August 25, 2025; July 16, 2025; March 13, 2025; September 15, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | April 3, 2026; January 28, 2026; September 26, 2024; November 3, 2023; September 15, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | July 31, 2026; September 15, 2022 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | May 7, 2026; November 3, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | January 28, 2026; November 3, 2023 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | January 28, 2026; September 15, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | January 28, 2026; November 3, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | December 17, 2024; September 15, 2022 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | November 3, 2023; September 15, 2022 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | November 3, 2023; September 15, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Fine | $22,204 |
| April 22, 2025 | Fine | $20,930 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 31, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 7, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious)
February 11, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 28, 2026 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
January 5, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 11, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 20, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 19, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 13, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 25, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 16, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 22, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 13, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 17, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 2, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 29, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 3, 2023 — 13 citations
September 15, 2022 — 16 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare