Government - State ·
120 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
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.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
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
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.
5.27
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.75
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.29
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.24
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.80
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
24.4%
Registered Nurses
36.4%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jan 5, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
6
Total Deficiencies Found
36
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Location & Nearby
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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.
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson reports 5.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Arizona average of 4.12.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 6 deficiencies.
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is certified for 120 beds.
Admissions at Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (520) 638-2150. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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