Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

Nursing Home
Overview of Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

With homes that boast exquisite interiors and posh finishes, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso is a breathtaking abode that residents can spend their best days in. Located in a nice location with the Oro Valley Marketplace and Santa Catalina Mountains nearby, there are countless things to do and explore. And with a refundable investment, residents have the freedom to select a program and price that suits their needs. With on-site health care services, seniors can also have peace of mind knowing that someone will keep watch of their health. 
The amenities here are nothing short of extraordinary. From a spa and salon to guest suites for visiting loved ones, every detail has been carefully crafted to enhance the residents’ quality of life. Classes, trips, a library, art studio, billiard room, game room, putting course, and a gorgeous fireplace are just a few of the endless possibilities for leisure and recreation. Housekeeping and home maintenance are taken care of as well, leaving residents with more time to focus on what truly matters to them. In Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, every day is filled with moments that leave an indelible mark on the heart.

(520) 878-2600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Arizona average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Arizona average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Arizona average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Arizona average: 4.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 8m per day

This home provides 26% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Arizona average: 4h 4m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 51m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 59m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 29m per day 2h 22m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 8m per day 3h 38m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 22m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 42

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 84.9%
Residents per day (avg) 36
Occupancy rate
84.9%
Residents per day (avg)
36

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$31.4M
Operating deficit
-$4.0M
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$31,376,127.00
Operating deficit
$-3,977,427.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.4M
30% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$25.9M
Total costs $35.4M
Bed community size
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
18 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Date
February 22, 2008
License Expiration
January 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2671
CMS Certification Number: 35273
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso is legally operated by Splendido At Rancho Vistoso, and administrated by MARIA PARHAM.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Thomas Rios, Executive Director
Contact Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality Rating
A Highest rating

Based on state quality rating data.

Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

7 visits/inspections

5 complaint inspections

5 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:May 1, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:1 deficiencies

10 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

10 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

Most inspections found deficiencies related to resident care, medication administration, staff background checks, food safety, emergency preparedness, and life safety code compliance, with some complaint investigations substantiated and others not. The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, identified deficiencies including a resident fall due to improper transfer and issues with medication orders, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Earlier reports showed a mix of clean and deficient findings, indicating no clear pattern of improvement or decline over time. The most significant concerns involved resident safety and medication management, while other issues were minor or isolated. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, reflecting some inconsistency in reported problems.

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Places of interest near Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

Address 13.7 miles from city center — 2.11 miles to nearest hospital (Desert Cardiology)

Address 13500 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85755

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

69
Total Staff
55
Employees
14
Contractors
18,059
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1010.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant329.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
48 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
1.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,122 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant320328,45891100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,68891100%10.4
Registered Nurse6061,7498695%9.7
Dietitian2029127582%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0225276774%4.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014656268%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014435965%7.5
Administrator1014135560%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014135560%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1013985358%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0113536774%5.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441656369%2.2
Qualified Social Worker033432730%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111955%3.7
Physical Therapy Aide0221467%2.3
Medical Director011255%0.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 10
Citations per inspection
2.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Arizona average: 0.1

1 serious citation More info Arizona average: 0.6

8 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 28, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Sep 10, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Mather
Resident Census by Payment Source
38 Total Residents
Medicare 38 (100%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.4
50% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.8
23% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.0%
96% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.1%
39% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.3%
27% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.9%
181% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
101% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
60% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
81% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.0%
7% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.13
33% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.68

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.18
88% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
39% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
13% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 13.3%
46% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.9%
36% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 66.2%
23% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.4%
25% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $8K
74% lower than Arizona average

Arizona average: $30K

Number of fines 1
40% fewer fines than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Arizona average $30K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 10, 2024
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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