Inspection Reports for
Devon Gables

6150 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712, Tucson, AZ

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

14% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2019
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 73% occupied

Based on a July 2023 inspection.

Occupancy rate over time

63% 72% 81% 90% 99% 108% Jul 2023 Jul 2023

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 26, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations of resident-to-resident abuse and safety concerns at Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved multiple incidents of resident-to-resident abuse, including physical altercations between residents #22 and #125, #26 and #50, and #27 and #145. Additionally, there was a safety incident involving resident #33 leaving the facility with an unauthorized individual. The allegations were substantiated based on interviews, clinical records, and facility investigations.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from physical abuse by other residents, resulting in multiple altercations causing physical and psychosocial harm. The facility also failed to ensure the safety of a resident who left the premises with an unauthorized individual.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to protect residents (#22, #26, #27) from abuse by other residents (#125, #50, #145), including physical altercations causing injuries and behavioral disturbances.
Failure to ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents, including failure to prevent a resident (#33) from leaving the facility with an unauthorized individual.
Report Facts
Number of residents involved in abuse incidents: 6 Number of times Resident #125 struck Resident #22: 4 Number of times Resident #145 struck Resident #27: 3 Number of residents affected by accident hazards: 1 Number of fractures: 1 Size of abrasion: 1.2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #28Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding abuse incidents and facility response
Staff #176AdministratorInterviewed regarding abuse incidents and facility response
Staff #244LPN and Nurse SupervisorWitnessed Resident #145 striking Resident #27 and provided statements on abuse
Staff #83Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Witness statement regarding Resident #125 striking Resident #22
Staff #101Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Reported on Resident #125's aggressive behavior and altercation awareness
Staff #148Social Services DirectorInterviewed regarding resident behaviors and incident investigations
Staff #42Social Services StaffInterviewed regarding follow-up after resident altercation
Staff #46Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witnessed Resident #145 striking Resident #27
Staff #87Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident #33 leaving AMA and reporting procedures
Staff #161Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding AMA procedures and resident safety
Staff #240Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding resident #33 leaving AMA incident

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint related to a resident (#5) who suffered a fall and hip fracture due to a hoyer sling breaking during a transfer.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on the incident where Resident #5's hoyer sling tore during transfer causing a fall and hip fracture. The complaint was substantiated with findings of impaired sling integrity and failure to remove the faulty sling from use despite staff concerns.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the integrity of a hoyer sling used during transfers, resulting in the sling breaking and causing a resident to fall and sustain a right intertrochanteric hip fracture. Multiple staff interviews revealed concerns about the sling's condition prior to the incident, and the Director of Nursing acknowledged the sling should have been removed from service.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents, specifically related to the use of a hoyer sling with impaired integrity that broke during transfer causing a resident fall and injury.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1 Number of CNAs interviewed: 5 Date of incident: Jun 5, 2025 Date of survey completion: Jun 10, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff #29Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about facility process and incident details
Staff #34Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about sling use and integrity
Staff #98Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about sling placement and integrity
Staff #48Certified Nursing AssistantReported concerns about sling integrity prior to incident
Staff #56Licensed Practical NurseResponded to incident and described sling integrity checks
Staff #27Director of NursingProvided expectations for hoyer transfers and acknowledged failure to remove faulty sling

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following complaints and reported incidents involving resident abuse and neglect, including physical altercations and inappropriate sexual behavior between residents on a secured dementia unit.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints and reported incidents including a fight between residents #24 and #33 on May 14, 2024, and inappropriate sexual behavior involving residents #24 and #11 on June 11, 2023. Staff interviews and family member statements were collected. The complaints were substantiated with findings of abuse and inadequate care planning.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse, including a physical altercation between residents #24 and #33, and inappropriate sexual behavior involving residents #24 and #11. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure adequate fall prevention measures for resident #24, who sustained fractures from a fall. Care plans and interventions were found to be inadequate or inconsistently applied.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to protect residents from all types of abuse including physical altercations and sexual abuse.
Failed to ensure resident #24 was free from preventable falls, resulting in fractures.
Report Facts
Residents involved in abuse incidents: 3 Dates of reported incidents: May 14, 2024 Dates of reported incidents: Jun 11, 2023 Fall incident date: Aug 5, 2023 1:1 supervision: 1 15 minute checks: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #87Interviewed regarding behavioral unit and resident #24's behaviors
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #43Interviewed regarding incident with residents #24 and #33 and sexual behavior observations
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #65Interviewed about incident reporting and resident consent capability
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #56Interviewed about care planning and abuse definitions
Director of Nursing (DON) staff #58Interviewed regarding resident consent, care planning, and expectations for resident behavior
Administrator staff #95Interviewed about consent assessments and facility policies
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff #104Interviewed regarding resident #24's dementia and aggression
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff #89Interviewed about fall assessments and care plan updates

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 227 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with maintaining a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment, specifically regarding ambient temperature levels.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain comfortable ambient temperatures in resident rooms and common areas, with temperatures ranging from 78 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents and staff reported the facility was too hot, and although some interventions like fans and portable air conditioning units were mentioned, the issue persisted without effective resolution.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain a safe, comfortable homelike environment related to ambient temperatures, resulting in uncomfortable temperature levels in resident rooms and common areas.
Report Facts
Facility census: 227 Temperature measurements: 83.5 Temperature measurements: 82 Temperature measurements: 88 Temperature measurements: 78

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding temperature issues and facility maintenance
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/staff #150)Interviewed about facility temperature concerns
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/staff #176)Interviewed about facility temperature concerns and staff complaints
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/staff #179)Interviewed about resident and staff complaints regarding temperature
Administrator (staff #68)Interviewed about facility temperature and response to complaints

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 227 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 11, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with maintaining a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment, specifically regarding ambient temperature levels.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain comfortable ambient temperatures in resident rooms and common areas, with temperatures frequently exceeding comfortable levels. Residents and staff reported the facility was too hot, and although some interventions like fans and portable air conditioners were mentioned, the issue persisted.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain a safe, comfortable homelike environment related to ambient temperatures.
Report Facts
Facility census: 227 Temperature readings: 83.5 Temperature readings: 82 Temperature readings: 88 Temperature readings: 78 Temperature readings: 84

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding ambient temperatures and facility interventions
Licensed Practical NurseLPNInterviewed about facility temperature concerns
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed about facility temperature and response to complaints

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Apr 29, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident notification of Medicare/Medicaid coverage, PASRR screening, medication administration, personal care, restorative nursing services, and medication storage.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide Skilled Nursing Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) to residents, failure to update PASRR screenings for residents with serious mental illness, improper medication administration practices including leaving medications unattended, inadequate personal hygiene care for a resident, failure to provide restorative nursing services as ordered, and improper medication storage with expired and undated medications present.

Deficiencies (7)
Failed to provide evidence that the Skilled Nursing Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) was issued to one resident (#108).
Failed to ensure one resident (#43) with serious mental illness was referred for appropriate State-designated mental health review after stay exceeded 30 days.
Failed to ensure one resident (#71) received updated PASRR screening after exceeding 30-day convalescent stay.
Failed to ensure medications were not left unattended in the room of one resident (#95).
Failed to provide one resident (#335) necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
Failed to provide appropriate restorative nursing services (ROM) as ordered for three residents (#88, #109, #108).
Failed to ensure medications were dated according to standards and expired medications were not available for administration.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Medication vials: 2 Expired medication: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Social ServicesInterviewed regarding SNFABN form issuance and PASRR screening
Admissions CoordinatorInterviewed regarding ABN forms and admission packet
AdministratorInterviewed regarding NOMNC and resident education
Social WorkerInterviewed regarding PASRR screening for resident #43
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration, PASRR, restorative nursing, and medication storage
Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding medication administration and shower refusals
Certified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding medication administration and shower documentation
Director of Physical TherapyInterviewed regarding restorative nursing referrals and services
Restorative Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding restorative nursing services and scheduling
Registered NurseInterviewed regarding medication storage and insulin vials

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Dec 12, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and investigations related to resident abuse, failure to notify the ombudsman of hospital transfers, failure to inform residents in writing about bed hold policies, inadequate supervision to prevent accidents, failure to post nurse staffing information daily, unnecessary medication administration, and unsecured medications.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related involving allegations of resident abuse, failure to notify ombudsman of hospital transfers, failure to inform residents of bed hold policies, inadequate supervision, staffing posting deficiencies, medication errors, and medication security issues. The abuse allegation was substantiated with findings of resident-to-resident physical aggression.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in protecting residents from abuse by other residents, failing to notify the Long-Term Care Ombudsman of hospital transfers, not informing residents in writing about bed hold policies, inadequate supervision leading to resident altercations, failure to post nurse staffing data daily, administering insulin outside physician orders, and unsecured medications in resident rooms.

Deficiencies (7)
Failed to protect one resident (#172) from abuse by another resident (#427), resulting in physical aggression and injury.
Failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Ombudsman of hospital transfer notices for two residents (#185 and #229).
Failed to inform one resident (#185) in writing about the facility's bed hold policy upon hospital discharge.
Failed to provide adequate supervision to two residents (#225 and #477) to prevent accidents and injuries from altercations.
Failed to post actual nurse staffing hours daily, posting only on select days over three months.
Administered insulin outside of physician ordered parameters for one resident (#377), risking poor blood glucose control.
Failed to ensure medications were secured for one resident (#62), with medications left unsecured in the resident's room.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 7 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding abuse incident, medication administration, and supervision.
Staff #252Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Witnessed resident abuse incident between residents #172 and #427.
Staff #85AdministratorInterviewed regarding ombudsman notification and bed hold policy.
Staff #279Social WorkerInterviewed regarding failure to notify ombudsman of hospital transfers.
Staff #184Social Services AssistantInterviewed regarding supervision and behavioral unit staffing.
Staff #18Registered Nurse/In-service DirectorInterviewed regarding supervision and behavioral unit staffing.
Staff #144Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Interviewed regarding resident behaviors and supervision.
Staff #6Staffing CoordinatorInterviewed regarding nurse staffing posting deficiencies.
Staff #50Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding medication administration and medication security.
Staff #21Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Interviewed regarding medication administration practices.

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