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BROOKDALE SANTA CATALINA

TUCSON, AZ · Medicare-certified · 42 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall

Brookdale Santa Catalina in Tucson has an overall 4-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars and 4.71 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) and no fines in the last 24 months. Its health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, with recent inspection citations related to pharmacy, food service, and transfer/discharge notifications.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.7133 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7133.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.95
Licensed practical nurses
1.68
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
4.35

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—3.6%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—7%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—0%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—45.5%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—43.5%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—17.4%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0.7%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—20.3%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—0%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—92.1%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.6%89.2%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E

The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · 14 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
29.6 residents on an average day (70% of 42 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 27 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.