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Sandstone Estates
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tucson, AZ
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Sandstone Estates

Nursing Home & 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.
2040 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Sandstone Estates accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Sandstone Estates

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Operated by Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre, Sandstone Estates is a 103-bed nursing home and skilled nursing facility on N Wilmot Rd in Tucson, Arizona. William Amoureux is the owner, and Steve Hunt is the administrator. The facility has been operating for 9 years. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care.

Care focuses on short-term rehabilitation alongside skilled nursing services. Residents have access to physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, IV therapy, pain management, and chronic disease management. The care team helps residents recover mobility and strength after an injury, surgery, or hospital stay. Residents receive an average of about 4 hours and 49 minutes of total nursing care each day from registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and nurse aides.

The facility has an occupancy rate of about 58%, with 60 of its 103 beds currently occupied. Families have more room options than many higher-occupancy facilities, and they can expect shorter waits for admission.

State inspections conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services have reviewed medication handling, incident reporting, resident supervision, and food handling practices. Some inspection periods found no deficiencies. Families touring Sandstone Estates can ask how these areas are monitored and managed daily.

The area has a Walk Score of 55 out of 100. Some errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a car. Families looking for short-term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing care may appreciate the combination of specialized rehabilitation services, multiple payment options, and current room availability.

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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.
▼ 39.7% Below AZ avg. ▼ 39.7% Below 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.
▼ 27.8% Below AZ avg. ▼ 27.8% Below 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.
▲ 31.7% Above AZ avg. ▲ 31.7% Above 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.
▼ 11.3% Below AZ avg. ▼ 11.3% Below 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

Rank #15 / 59Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 59 homes we track in Arizona for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Arizona average, with a ranking across 59 Arizona facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 15th out of 59 homes we track in Arizona for nurse hours. 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 41m

15% above 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.
24m
−44% 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.
1h 29m
+42% 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.
2h 48m
+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.
4h 13m
+16% 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.
5m
−15% 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.
21m
−31% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +42% above Arizona average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
61
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.
28 days
Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #124 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th 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
9 years in operation Rank #254 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 548 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #197 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 775 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
59%
Rank #39 / 55Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 55 homes we track in Arizona for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Arizona average, with its Statewide rank out of 55. 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.
Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%
Occupied beds
61 / 103
Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
IssuanceSeptember 30, 2016
License NumberNCI-3011
CMS Certification Number35292
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sandstone Estates is legally operated by Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre, and administered by Steve Hunt.

OwnerSandstone Estates Rehab Centre, 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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 25 deficiencies 18 complaints 20 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.

8 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Rank #200 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 200th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points 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 2021 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (178% above)
• Total complaints (200% above)
• Complaints per year (200% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% 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. 259 This facility has 178% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (25 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 178% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.31.8 This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (1.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 28% better
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. 205 This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Arizona average (20 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% 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. 186 This facility has 200% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (18 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 200% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 3.61.2 This facility has 200% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.6 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↑ 200% worse
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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 2021 · 5 years of data
Total health inspections 5

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
40 Rank #54 / 61Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 61 homes we track in Arizona for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Arizona State average, with a ranking across all 61 AZ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection
8 Rank #58 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 61 homes we track in Arizona for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Arizona mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Arizona average 3.82

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

34 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 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
40 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3
0 minor citations Arizona average: 0.2
Citations history (last 5 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation May 09, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 25, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 123
Employees 109
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 2.93 : 1
63% 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 43
Average shift 8.4 hours
0% compared with Arizona average
Arizona average: 8.5 hours Arizona average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Arizona ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 33,174

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 12 total: 11 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 21 total: 18 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 62 total: 52 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 62
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 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

1%

325 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Registered Nurse: 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 Assistant52106218,42992100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse183215,39892100%8.7
Registered Nurse111122,23692100%8.6
RN Director of Nursing4041,3687177%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist4041,1366773%5.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3036167379%7.5
Dietitian1015636773%8.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014806065%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725964%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024516571%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant3033496975%4.7
Qualified Social Worker1013145863%5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician5052365762%3.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011201516%8
62 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
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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. 8.9
45% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures
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 4.6%
59% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.2%
55% 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 14.9%
29% 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 0.5%
74% 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 2.8%
45% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
60% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 32.2%
617% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.4%
89% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
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 98.1%
In line with 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 98.4%
8% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
50% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.2%
In line with 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. 28.7%
17% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.4%
12% better 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. 0.8%
5% worse 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. 66.0%
23% 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. 63.0%
25% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 days

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 42
Medicare
14
33.3% of residents
Private pay or other
28
66.7% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Corporation
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."
$10.9M
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."
-$2.3M
For-profit Corporation
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."
$10.9M Rank #39 / 58Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
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."
-$2.3M
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.
$66.6K
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. Rank #51 / 58Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.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.
$4.7M 43.2% 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. Rank #54 / 58Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 58 homes we track in Arizona. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Arizona average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
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).
$8.5M
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).
$13.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Steve Hunt.

This home is owned by William Amoureux

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 35292

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.

Admissions
922 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 70%
Medicaid 4%
Discharges
939 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 25%
Private pay 71%
Medicaid 4%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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: 64.5% 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.
Haven Health Saguaro Valley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Tucson
112
Facility 112
AZ AVG 54
Rank #106 / 521
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #27 / 55
+7%
2.86
Facility 2.86
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #57 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -40%-30%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #206 / 290
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #30 / 61
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #31 / 61
285-
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 38
Rank #458 / 775
Theresa Linnane
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #35 / 58
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #45 / 58
46.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #48 / 58
35085
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 71.2
Rank #21 / 55
+18%
5.93
Facility 5.93
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #6 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -4%+46%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #50 / 61
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 82
Rank #131 / 290
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #11 / 61
2.5
Facility 2.5
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #15 / 61
135-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 38
Rank #705 / 775
Tucson Mather Plaza, LLC
$30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #5 / 58
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #10 / 58
38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #57 / 58
35273
Brookdale Santa Catalina ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Tucson (Sin Vacas)
155
Facility 155
AZ AVG 54
Rank #33 / 521
--
4.42
Facility 4.42
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #19 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -37%+9%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 82
Rank #216 / 290
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #44 / 61
5.0
Facility 5.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #49 / 61
-31A+-Anna Munoz
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #18 / 58
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #27 / 58
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #50 / 58
35253
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 71.2
Rank #16 / 55
+25%
3.32
Facility 3.32
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #48 / 59
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +38%-18%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 82
Rank #142 / 290
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #17 / 61
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #12 / 61
-100-
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #130 / 775
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #28 / 58
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #33 / 58
51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #40 / 58
35151
Sandstone Estates ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Tucson (La Paloma Academy)
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
AZ AVG 71.2
Rank #39 / 55
-17%
4.69
Facility 4.69
AZ AVG 4.06
Rank #15 / 59
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -2%+15%
$0
Facility $0
AZ AVG $31.7k
Rank #1 / 61
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 82
Rank #200 / 290
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 23.2
Rank #54 / 61
8.0
Facility 8.0
AZ AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 61
-61-
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 38
Rank #197 / 775
William Amoureux
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $15.3M
Rank #39 / 58
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG $8.6M
Rank #51 / 58
43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AZ AVG 64.5%
Rank #54 / 58
35292
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Arizona

Sandstone Estates 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 Sandstone Estates

What neighborhood is Sandstone Estates in?

Sandstone Estates is in the La Paloma Academy neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Sandstone Estates?

Sandstone Estates is legally operated by Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre, and administered by Steve Hunt.

Is Sandstone Estates in a walkable area?

Sandstone Estates has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Sandstone Estates?

According to AZ state health department records, Sandstone Estates's license number is NCI-3011.

What is the occupancy rate at Sandstone Estates?

Sandstone Estates's occupancy is 59%.

How long has Sandstone Estates been in business?

Sandstone Estates has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sandstone Estates?

No, Sandstone Estates has a no-pet policy.

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