Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
5830 East Pima Street · Tucson, AZ · 85712 · 5207225515
112 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035151 · certified since October 7, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.