Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Tucson, AZ
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Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Tucson, AZ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 20.6% Above AZ avg. ▲ 20.6% Above AZ avg.AZ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 8.3% Above AZ avg. ▲ 8.3% Above AZ avg.AZ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
At AZ avg. At AZ avg.AZ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 10.8% Above AZ avg. ▲ 10.8% Above AZ avg.AZ average: 4.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Arizona averages

Total nursing care Info 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.

3h 19m

18% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
35m
−19% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
48m
−23% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
1h 56m
−18% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
2h 52m
−21% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−53% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
17m
−46% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
100
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
30 days
Bed community size
112-bed community Rank #106 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 521 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #68 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 547 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #130 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 777 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
Rank #22 / 58Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 58 homes we track in Arizona for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its Statewide rank out of 58. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Arizona average: 72.7%
Occupied beds
100 / 112
Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 16, 2000
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberNCI-279
CMS Certification Number35151
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center, and administered by Thomas Welker.

OwnerEnsign Sabino LLC

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 10 deficiencies 15 complaints 21 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

1 point below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Rank #132 / 300 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 132nd out of 300 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 300 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (11% above)
• Total complaints (150% above)
• Complaints per year (150% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (72% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 109 This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (10 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 11% worse Rank #221 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.51.8 This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (0.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 72% better Rank #23 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 23rd out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 215 This facility has had 320% more total inspections than the Arizona average (21 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 320% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 156 This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (15 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 150% worse Rank #469 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 469th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2020. 2.51 This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1).↑ 150% worse

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 5

Arizona average 6.3


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
12

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection
2.4

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

12 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 22, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 26, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 25, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 130
Employees 125
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.88 : 1
5% more staff per resident than Arizona average
Arizona average ratio: 1.80 : 1 Arizona average ratio: 1.80 : 1See full Arizona ranking
Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 7.6 hours
11% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 8.5 hours Arizona average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Arizona ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 35,132

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info 18 total: 15 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 57 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

130 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5705715,29092100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse180186,37892100%8.9
Registered Nurse153184,27892100%7.9
Dental Services Staff5051,4126773%8
Speech Language Pathologist4049547986%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4049006672%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide4047696672%6.5
RN Director of Nursing2026736368%8.8
Administrator1015286672%8
Medication Aide/Technician1015227582%7
Occupational Therapy Aide1015026571%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014775358%9
Other Dietary Services Staff3034568693%4.9
Qualified Social Worker2024415459%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024356368%5.2
Dietitian1013955661%7.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013135863%5.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist3032884043%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011881011%8.8
Medical Director0113544%8.8
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 73%

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.1
46% better 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. 11.7
27% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.0%
65% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.1%
43% better 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 22.0%
6% worse 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 1.1%
46% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.1%
77% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
15% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
9% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.7%
73% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
47% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
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 100.0%
6% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Arizona avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
8% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
78% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
11% better 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. 27.9%
13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.2%
23% worse than 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. 76.9%
43% 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. 60.1%
19% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 16 days

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 69
Medicare
7
10.1% of residents
Medicaid
48
69.6% of residents
Private pay or other
14
20.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.8M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$4.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
$6.7M 51.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.2M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 16 days.

Admissions
1,081 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 67%
Medicaid 18%
Discharges
1,072 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 68%
Medicaid 18%

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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Arizona average is: 88.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Tucson
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 54
Rank #217 / 521
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
AZ AVG 67.3
Rank #20 / 58
+25%5.93 -4%+46%$8.0k
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #96 / 300
102.5135-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #707 / 777
Tucson Mather Plaza, LLC$30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/202338.2%Fiscal year ending 12/202335273
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Tucson (Harlan Heights)
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 54
Rank #106 / 521
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
AZ AVG 67.3
Rank #22 / 58
+32%3.32 +38%-18%$0
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 82
Rank #132 / 300
122.4-100-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #130 / 777
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/202351.4%Fiscal year ending 12/202335151
Brookdale Santa Catalina
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 521
--4.42 -37%+9%$0
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 82
Rank #227 / 300
305.0-31A+-Anna Munoz$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/202344.5%Fiscal year ending 12/202335253
Mountain View Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Tucson (La Canada Estates)
120
Facility 120
AZ AVG 54
Rank #82 / 521
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
AZ AVG 67.3
Rank #11 / 58
+31%3.18 -59%-22%$0
76
Facility 76
AZ AVG 82
Rank #151 / 300
384.82106-
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 38
Rank #588 / 777
Maria Montion$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/202350.7%Fiscal year ending 12/202335232
Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
SNF
Tucson (Samos)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 54
Rank #128 / 521
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
AZ AVG 67.3
Rank #2 / 58
+44%3.29 -20%-19%$0
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #188 / 300
262.6-99-
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 38
Rank #5 / 777
Catalina Post Acute And Rehabilitation$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 88.7%
Rank #45 / 58
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arizona

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Tucson, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General 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

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General 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

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
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

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
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

Age 60+ or disabled
General 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

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

What neighborhood is Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center in?

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is in the Harlan Heights neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center, and administered by Thomas Welker.

Is Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center?

According to AZ state health department records, Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's license number is NCI-279.

When does Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy is 89%.

How long has Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center been in business?

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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