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

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Located in Tucson, Arizona, Sandstone of Tucson sets itself apart by delivering top-tier care in a 240-bed facility. With a team of highly skilled and experienced staff, including registered nurses, LPNs, and CNAs, the facility is dedicated to providing not only exceptional care but also compassion to seniors. Specializing in skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, Sandstone of Tucson offers a range of high-caliber services, utilizing cutting-edge technology and ensuring around-the-clock care.
The facility is recognized for its specialized programs such as orthopedic rehab, comprehensive rehab, behavioral health services, postoperative recovery, and 24-hour skilled nursing. Additionally, Sandstone of Tucson provides essential services like wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, and pain management. This commitment to excellence in care and a wide array of services makes Sandstone of Tucson a distinguished choice for seniors seeking comprehensive support and recovery.
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
88% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Sandstone of Tucson is legally operated by Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre, and administrated by Christiana Irwin.
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.
37 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 12 violations
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
6.2 miles from city center
2900 E Milber St, Tucson, AZ 85714
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 10.1 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 119 | 9.7 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 45 | 119 | 28,956 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 11 | 39 | 10,446 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 17 | 31 | 6,016 | 91 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,965 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,032 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 751 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 732 | 62 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 510 | 61 | 67% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Other Activities Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 60 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 452 | 62 | 68% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 384 | 48 | 53% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 323 | 59 | 65% | 5.1 |
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2021 – Nov 2025)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Open |
| Aug 25, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Aug 25, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Aug 25, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jul 16, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Jul 16, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Apr 22, 2025 | G | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Mar 13, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Dec 17, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Dec 17, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Dec 02, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Oct 29, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Sep 26, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0680 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0565 | Corrected |
| Nov 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0572 | Corrected |
| Jun 15, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Jun 15, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Apr 18, 2023 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Mar 23, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0943 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0882 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0885 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0888 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Nutrition | F0806 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Pharmacy | F0756 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | E | Quality of Care | F0676 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | E | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | E | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2021 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2021 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2021 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2021 | D | Infection Control | F0886 | Corrected |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
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Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone of Tucson based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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