Devon Gables

Nursing Home
Overview of Devon Gables

With over 45 years of experience, Devon Gables has become a trusted family-owned facility in the Tucson community. The facility provides comprehensive rehabilitation care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as respiratory therapy, nursing care, special services, R.N. case management, and a restorative nursing program. In addition, Devon Gables offers specialized care for Alzheimer’s, long-term care, behavioral therapy, and assisted and independent living.
With a dedicated team of caregivers, the home strives to create a nurturing environment where residents can receive the care that best fits their situation, while maintaining their independence to live out everyday the way they want. The facility’s commitment to excellence has made it a reputable choice for families seeking quality care for their loved ones. Over the years, Devon Gables has built a strong reputation in Tucson, serving as a reliable provider of care services. 

(520) 296-6181

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Arizona average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Arizona average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Arizona average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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.
4h 8m per day

This home provides 2% 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. 29m per day 43m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 54m per day 1h 3m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 28m 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. 3h 33m 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. 23m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 312

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Arizona average
Occupancy rate 57.7%
Residents per day (avg) 179
Occupancy rate
57.7%
Residents per day (avg)
179

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$23.8M
Profit
$515.6K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$23,784,200.00
Profit
$515,560.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.3M
47.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.0M
Total costs $23.3M
Bed community size
312-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Services

Secured area(s) for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Care Institution
License Expiration
July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: NCI-2652
CMS Certification Number: 35145
Qualification: Health Care

Ownership & operating entity

Devon Gables is legally operated by Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center, and administrated by HEATHER FRIEBUS.

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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.

22 visits/inspections

21 complaint inspections

21 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:October 27, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No 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 Devon Gables

Most inspections found no deficiencies, but some complaint investigations from 2022 through 2025 identified issues related to resident abuse, safety hazards, and care planning. The most recent report from November 24, 2025, included deficiencies involving resident abuse by other residents, inadequate supervision leading to safety risks, and problems with maintaining fire safety features such as exit doors and fire alarm accessibility. These findings were serious but did not result in listed fines or enforcement actions in the available reports. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating that not all concerns were confirmed. There is no clear pattern of improvement or decline over time, as clean reports and deficiency findings have both occurred throughout the period.

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Places of interest near Devon Gables

Address 6.7 miles from city center — 1.07 miles to nearest hospital (TMC for Children)

Address 6150 East Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85712

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

196
Total Staff
189
Employees
7
Contractors
67,683
Total Hours (Quarter)
94
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse218.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse348.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1108 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
169 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
10.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
401 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 2 Other Physician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant110011039,03891100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse3403413,10991100%8.9
Registered Nurse210215,62091100%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,97291100%7
Mental Health Service Worker3031,4567481%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,1228998%6.7
RN Director of Nursing2021,0756976%8.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2028107582%6.1
Administrator1015126470%8
Dietitian1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Qualified Social Worker1014694347%10.9
Speech Language Pathologist1014286268%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide3034266571%6
Physical Therapy Assistant2022474549%5.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111441415%10.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0111374651%3
Medical Director0117291100%0.8
Feeding Assistant022382224%1.6
Other Physician0221055%1.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 20
Citations per inspection
3.33

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

15 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 20 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

18 moderate citations More info Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation More info Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 26, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 26, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 10, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
175 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (1.7%)
Medicaid 126 (72%)
Private Pay/Other 46 (26.3%)
Specialized Care Beds
86 Total Specialty Beds
25.7% of Bed Capacity
46
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
13.8%
40
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
12%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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. 8.1
7% 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. 12.7
21% better 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 12.6%
13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.7%
18% 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 6.6%
68% 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 2.3%
7% 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 6.3%
25% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
103% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.5%
90% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.1%
77% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
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 99.5%
5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.69
In line with 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. 1.35
9% 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 73.8%
19% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
46% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.5%
9% worse 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. 22.2%
10% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.0%
In line with 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. 68.4%
27% 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. 48.9%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

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Age 65+ or disabled, Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

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$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

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

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled, Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

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Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

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