Nursing home · Top rated by CMS
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 · Map
Government - State · 120 certified beds
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tucson, Arizona. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.27 hours per resident per day, above the Arizona average of 4.12. Its most recent inspection on Jan 5, 2024 cited 6 deficiencies.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson compares
This facility vs. the Arizona and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Arizona avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 5.27 | 4.12 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.24 | 2.36 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.4% | 47.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 6.0 | 7.6 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
What inspectors found at Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Dec 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Dec 29, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Nov 13, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 5, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 5, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 5, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jun 15, 2023 - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022 - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022 - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022 - Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022 - Potential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 555 East Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713 - CMS certification #
- 035284
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 115.7
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 2012-02-23
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
Explore the area around Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson using Google Maps.
Other public records
- Programs State Veterans Home
Full public records, with dates and sources
Paying with Medicaid and other programs
Federal and state programs
- State Veterans Home. Listed as a State Veterans Home (ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME – TUCSON) in the national directory that VA links to. Beds listed: Skilled Nursing Care: 120; Memory Care: 30. State Veterans Homes are state-owned; VA surveys them each year and pays part of the cost of care for eligible veterans. (State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory), as of Dec 16, 2024)
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Banner-University Medical Center South Campus, Tucson. 1.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre, Tucson. 1.8 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Reliable Nurses LLC, Tucson. 3.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 85713 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- 032565 Desert Dialysis Center South Tucson (Dci), Tucson, 0.5 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
032629 South Tucson Dialysis (Fmc), Tucson, 1.0 mile away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Tucson South Central Dialysis, Tucson, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 31 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 85713.
Prestige Health Hospice, office in Tucson, 2.5 miles away, straight line
Hospice In The Desert LLC, office in Tucson, 4.0 miles away, straight line
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, office in Tucson, 4.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Banner-University Medical Group, Tucson. 1.6 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively high, wildfire very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | See above |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | Could not read the site |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson a good nursing home?
CMS gives Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson staffed?
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson reports 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Arizona average of 4.12.
Has Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 6 deficiencies.
How many beds does Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson have?
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is certified for 120 beds.