Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

5830 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712 View Map

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is a Nursing Home in Arizona

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Arizona

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Overview of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center, located in Tucson, offers a comprehensive approach to skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The facility incorporates a balance of high-tech and traditional methods and therapies to provide optimal care for residents. In partnership with Pima Heart, Sabino Canyon also offers a specialized cardiac wellness program. The therapy programs at Sabino Canyon are personalized to meet the unique needs of each resident, utilizing state-of-the-art therapy rooms for effective rehabilitation. 
Their dining room is filled with natural light and features artwork in the corners, creating a welcoming space for residents to enjoy their meals. Comfortable rooms and lovely outdoor spaces provide a comfortable and serene environment for residents as well. The home’s Activities Department offers a variety of engaging activities to keep residents active and stimulated, fostering opportunities for self-discovery and growth.

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Home Information SABINO CANYON REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
112
Occupancy
76.7%
Total Bed Days Available
37230
Avg. Length of Stay
33 days
Avg. Residents per Day
94
Finance
Home Revenue
$9,538,795.00
Payroll Costs
$4,985,796.00
Profit
$1,565,722.00
Total Home Costs
$9,640,464.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
52.3%
House Specifics:
CCN
35151
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Pima
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
919
Total Discharges
912
% Medicaid Admissions
20%
% Medicare Admissions
18%
% Private Pay Admissions
62%
% Medicaid Discharges
20%
% Medicare Discharges
17%
% Private Pay Discharges
63%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.50 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
16869
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3297
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
9902
Bed community size
112-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
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: 62 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Date
November 16, 2000
License Expiration
February 28, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-279
CMS Certification Number: 35151
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center, and administrated by THOMAS WELKER.

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality Rating
B Above average

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.

17 visits/inspections

15 complaint inspections

Arizona average: 6 complaint visits

Arizona average: 5 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:May 20, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies

15 complaints

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

Arizona average: 6 complaints

8 violations

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

Arizona average: 12 violations

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Address 6.3 miles from city center

Address 5830 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center
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76.7%
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

167
Total Staff
153
Employees
14
Contractors
36,634
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse247.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse209.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant797.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
128 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
265 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Registered Nurse: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7457915,63991100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse182205,59091100%9.4
Registered Nurse195244,87691100%7.5
Dental Services Staff4041,5116571%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist3031,3867785%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide3031,1586774%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant5059066571%7.3
RN Director of Nursing2025916066%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1015856571%9
Medication Aide/Technician1015458391%6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1014906571%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician5054886571%5.2
Dietitian1014746369%7.5
Administrator1014725965%8
Qualified Social Worker2024665560%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist6064606167%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4043676470%4.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013306066%5.5
Nurse Aide in Training2021651415%8.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111021011%10.2
Medical Director0113533%11.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jul 2022 – Oct 2025)

5
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2.4
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
12
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
4
33% of total
Quality of Life & Care
3
25% of total
Infection Control
1
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 9
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (AZ)
Avg Citations (State)
23.2
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
0.1
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Oct 22, 2025 D Resident RightsF0628 Corrected
Sep 26, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 11, 2025 D Resident RightsF0628 Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 E Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 25, 2023 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 E Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D Resident RightsF0585 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Bandera Healthcare, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
69 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (10.1%)
Medicaid 48 (69.6%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (20.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
4.1 Score
46% better than avg State avg: 7.6

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
11.7 Score
27% better than avg State avg: 16.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
4.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.1%
Depressive Symptoms
7.7%
Falls with Major Injury
1.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.4%
Antipsychotic Use
5.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
9.1%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
22.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.1% 8% better than avg State: 91.5%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.2% 78% better than avg State: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
97.1% 11% better than avg State: 87.3%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Arizona Long Term Care System
ALTCS
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AZ Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
  • General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
  • AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
AZ SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
  • AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
  • Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AZ WAP
  • General: Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • AZ Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AZ Section 202
  • General: Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AZ Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Arizona CARES Program
AZ CARES
  • General: Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
  • AZ Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
  • General: Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
  • Income Limits: Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
  • AZ Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

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ALTCS

Arizona Long Term Care System

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
AZ SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-driven.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
AZ WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • AZ Specifics:
    High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
AZ Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,645/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AZ Specifics:
    Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AZ CARES

Arizona CARES Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; need-based.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
  • Income Limits:
    Above Medicaid threshold but low-income (~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
  • AZ Specifics:
    Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
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