The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
SANDSTONE ESTATES REHAB CENTRE
TUCSON, AZ · Medicare-certified · 103 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre in Tucson has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reports 5.06 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations involved abuse/neglect/theft prevention and reporting policies.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0626 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0626.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.22
- Nurse aides
- 3.33
- Weekend nursing
- 4.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23.1%22.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%25.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—17.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.9%19.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%17.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.1%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%97.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SANDSTONE HEALTHCARE GROUP · 3 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 60.2 residents on an average day (58% of 103 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 9 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.