Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre

2900 East Milber Street · Tucson, AZ · 85714 · 5202940005

240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sandstone Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

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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.

2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

$55,090 in federal fines in the last 24 months

2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 39
Serious harm & abuse 20% 48
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 52
Trend 10% 57
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.163.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.650.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.91≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year42%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $55,090

Inspection citations (61 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G April 3, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · 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 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · 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 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    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 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · 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 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · 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 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G April 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 3, 2026Fine$34,160
April 22, 2025Fine$20,930

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035099 · certified since February 5, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.