The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Sandstone of Tucson
Registered name: SANDSTONE OF TUCSON REHAB CENTRE
TUCSON, AZ · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sandstone of Tucson in Tucson, AZ has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate with a 1-star health inspection rating, $43,134 in recent fines, and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.76 vs 4.1 hours per resident day), though its staffing rating is 4 stars and quality measures are 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7592 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $43,134special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7592.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.30
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
29.6%31.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%14%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.8%13%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.3%32.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%3.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.5%11.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—94.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,204 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,160 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,930 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $43,134 in total fines.
- $22,204
Federal fine
Apr 3, 2026
- $20,930
Federal fine
Apr 22, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SANDSTONE HEALTHCARE GROUP · 3 homes · 1.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 118.1 residents on an average day (49% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 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.