Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center, and administrated by Thomas Welker.
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.
| Metric | This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 21 | 9 | This facility has 133% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (21 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 133% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 133% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.5 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 133% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.2 | 1.8 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (1.2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 33% better |
| Metric | This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 17 | 5 | This facility has 240% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (17 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 240% worse |
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Total complaints
| 15 | 6 | This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (15 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 150% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 2.5 | 1 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1).↑ 150% worse |
This facility’s record is mixed, with repeated issues in resident discharge procedures, supervision, and maintaining a safe environment. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025, cited one deficiency for prematurely discharging a resident during an appeal without proper documentation or notification. Prior investigations confirmed failures in preventing resident elopement, providing ordered durable medical equipment at discharge, and ongoing problems with water leaks, medication supervision, and kitchen sanitation.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsArizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Arizona average 23.2
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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6.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.85 miles to nearest hospital (TMC for Children)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
265 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 5 | 79 | 15,639 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 2 | 20 | 5,590 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 5 | 24 | 4,876 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,511 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,386 | 77 | 85% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,158 | 67 | 74% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 906 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 591 | 60 | 66% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 585 | 65 | 71% | 9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 83 | 91% | 6.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 488 | 65 | 71% | 5.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 466 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 460 | 61 | 67% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 367 | 64 | 70% | 4.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 330 | 60 | 66% | 5.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 165 | 14 | 15% | 8.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 102 | 10 | 11% | 10.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson (Harlan Heights) | 112 | 86.8% | +19% | 3.50 | +43% | -14% | 0 | 12 | 2.4 | - | 94 | - | 62 | Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center | $10.2M | $5.9M | 57.6% | 35151 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tucson | 230 | 64.1% | -12% | 4.61 | +7% | +13% | 0 | 27 | 3.4 | - | 160 | A+ | 36 | Robert Eagar | $20.2M | $9.9M | 49.3% | 35070 | ||||
| Agape Hospice & Palliative Care – Tucson | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Tucson (Poets Square) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 63 | Agape Hospice & Palliative Care | - | - | - | 31614 |
| Bristol Hospice in Tucson | - |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Tucson (Williams Center) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 79 | Gerinet Palliative Care, LLC | - | - | - | 31605 |
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Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is in the Harlan Heights neighborhood of Tucson.
The legal owner and operator of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to AZ state health department records, Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's license number is NCI-279.
According to AZ state health department records, Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expires on February 28, 2026.
Thomas Welker is the administrator of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center has 112 beds.

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