Total health inspections
2
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Foothills Place
Nursing Home · Tucson, AZ
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Foothills Place
Nursing Home · Tucson, AZ
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Foothills Place accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Foothills Place
A member of the Enlivant senior living group, Foothills Place in Catalina, Tucson is an assisted living and memory care community that approaches senior living care with quality assistance and efficient services. Foothills Place heavily promotes independence for their residents to maintain a sense of individuality to live life on their own terms. The assisted living community aims to provide a vibrant environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging by providing personal care plans that lead to meeting the social, emotional, mental, and physical wellness of each. The professional staff of Foothills highly encouraged them to make deep connections between residents– a bond built on trust and respect. Foothills Place is the ideal place for seniors looking to thrive in a community that understands the every basic need of an adult.
Accommodations at Foothills Place are exerted through efficiency and genuinity. This approach allows for seniors and their families to trust and relax that their best intentions are being put first. Foothills’ services offered are designed to allow flexibility for families, these include respite care, short-terms stays, and urgent placement– living options allowing the staff to adapt to any necessary and immediate need. Some community amenities to highlight are the hair salon, apartment maintenance, housekeeping and laundry services, community outings, and activities.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 31st out of 72 homes in Arizona. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 31st out of 72 homes in Arizona. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 1m per day
Rank #31 / 72Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 72 homes in Arizona. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arizona average, with a ranking across 72 Arizona SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Arizona avg
-4%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 29m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
57.1%
Rank #54 / 77Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 77 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its Statewide rank out of 77. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
34 days
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #517 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 517th out of 819 homes in Arizona. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Rank #16 / 76Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 76 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arizona State average, with a ranking across all 76 AZ SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Arizona average 23.2
Citations per inspection
5.5
Rank #67 / 76Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 76 homes in Arizona. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arizona mean across 76 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious health citations
1
67% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Apr 11, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
161
Employees
161
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
2.44:1
35% better than Arizona average
Avg staff/day
51
Average shift
7.7 hours
9% worse than Arizona average
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,911
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 11,319 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,050 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,689 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,037 | 82 | 89% | 10 |
| Physical Therapist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,031 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,496 | 69 | 75% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,253 | 66 | 72% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,223 | 82 | 89% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,171 | 72 | 78% | 6.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,142 | 75 | 82% | 9.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 814 | 67 | 73% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 667 | 62 | 67% | 8.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 8 | 0 | 8 | 651 | 62 | 67% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 640 | 69 | 75% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 615 | 66 | 72% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 508 | 60 | 65% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 4% | 3.1 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
18 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
89%
5 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
75%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
5 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
89%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
78%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
82%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
67%
8 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
67%
2 Administrator
% of Days
75%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
72%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
65%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
4%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.3
56% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.4
21% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.6%
41% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.2%
54% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.3%
74% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
35% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
75% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.5%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.1%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
12% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.8%
6% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
16 days
Medicaid
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
66
Medicare
8
12.1% of residents
Medicaid
31
47% of residents
Private pay or other
27
40.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Foothills Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
57.1%
↓ 0.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.4M
↓ ~$379.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.7M
↑ ~$8.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-11.9%
↓ 3.0pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.9M
Operating loss
-$1.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.9M Rank #45 / 80Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 80 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Arizona SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 80Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 80 homes in Arizona. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #57 / 80Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 80 homes in Arizona. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.3M
Who this home usually serves
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4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Foothills Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.37 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Healthsouth Rehabilitiation Institu)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Foothills Place
Is Foothills Place in a walkable area?
Foothills Place has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the phone number of Foothills Place?
(520) 200-3539 will put you in contact with the team at Foothills Place.
Is Foothills Place Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Foothills Place is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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