Sandstone of Tucson

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Sandstone of Tucson

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2900 E Milber St, Tucson, AZ 85714 View map

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Sandstone of Tucson accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Sandstone of Tucson accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Sandstone of Tucson

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.

(520) 294-0005

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 41m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 4m per day)

vs Arizona avg

+15%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +10% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	39m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	54m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 37m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 54m per day	▲ 8% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	2m per day	▼ 63% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	34m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

86 days

240-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

25 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 22 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

51%

Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

122 / 240

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

StatusActive

IssuanceJuly 28, 2000

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

License NumberNCI-2643

CMS Certification Number35099

QualificationHealth Care

Sandstone of Tucson is legally operated by Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre, and administrated by Christiana Irwin.

OwnerSANDSTONE OF TUCSON REHAB CENTRE, LLC

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Since 2021 · 5 years of data 120 deficiencies 37 complaints 43 inspections

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection September 17, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	120	9	This facility has 1233% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (120 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 1233% worse Rank #499 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 499th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	24	1.8	This facility has 1233% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (24 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 1233% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.8	1.8	This facility has 56% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (2.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 56% worse Rank #377 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 377th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	2	0.9	This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	43	5	This facility has 760% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (43 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 760% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	37	6	This facility has 517% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (37 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 517% worse Rank #499 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 499th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	7.4	1.2	This facility has 517% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (7.4 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↑ 517% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

December 11, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to protect residents from verbal and physical abuse, confirming resident-to-resident abuse and inadequate roommate compatibility assessments.
November 20, 2025 complaint investigation found four deficiencies including failure to protect residents from staff and resident abuse, failure to timely report abuse, and inadequate care plan updates after abuse incidents.
November 3, 2023 annual inspection cited 12 deficiencies including medication errors, expired supplies, inadequate abuse prevention, untimely PASARR referrals, irregular resident council meetings, and food safety violations.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 15

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

4.13

Arizona average 3.82

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

45 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 17 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious health citations

233% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

2 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

59 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 13, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 25, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 25, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 25, 2025

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 17 deficiencies (27%)

Quality of Life & Care 13 deficiencies (21%)

Pharmacy Services 7 deficiencies (11%)

Infection Control 5 deficiencies (8%)

Resident Rights 4 deficiencies (6%)

Total staff 183

Employees 151

Contractors 32

Staff to resident ratio 1.20 : 1

34% fewer staff per resident than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 63

Average shift 9.3 hours

9% better than Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 53,918

Nursing staff breakdown

10 hours

9.5 hours

9.6 hours

Contractor staffing

2,458 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 15 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 6 Nurse Practitioner: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	84	15	99	29,673	92	100%	9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	23	7	30	9,748	92	100%	9.5
Registered Nurse	16	6	22	5,941	92	100%	10
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,651	92	100%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	840	65	71%	7.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	2	3	792	65	71%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	787	64	70%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	1	2	664	62	67%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Other Activities Staff	1	0	1	481	61	66%	7.9
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	469	58	63%	7.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	460	58	63%	7.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	418	63	68%	6.3
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	416	57	62%	7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	1	3	169	32	35%	4.8

99 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

30 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

22 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 71%

3 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 71%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 70%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 68%

1 Other Activities Staff

% of Days 66%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 65%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 63%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 63%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 58%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 68%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 62%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 35%

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Total fines amount $21K

31% lower than Arizona average

Arizona average: $30K

Number of fines 1

40% fewer fines than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $21K

Arizona average $30K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 22, 2025 · $21K

Civil Money Penalty Apr 22, 2025

$21K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 5.2

32% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 10.8

33% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.2%

18% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 11.3%

29% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.9%

43% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 0.2%

91% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.0%

41% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.4%

70% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.2%

60% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 2.7%

40% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 32.0%

212% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 94.5%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.4%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.1%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 93.5%

7% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 38.3%

56% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 20.6%

93% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 95.1%

77% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 64.3%

27% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

88% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 23 days

Total residents 153

Medicare

2% of residents

Medicaid

129

84.3% of residents

Private pay or other

13.7% 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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone of Tucson from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 64.7% ↑ 3.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $1.7M ↑ ~$3.3M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.9M ↓ ~$38.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin 7.7% ↑ 17.1pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	76.2%	68.4%	63.5%	77.0%	76.9%	67.9%	62.3%	72.7%	77.8%	96.3%	64.7%	61.3%	64.7%
Beds	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240	240
Net Income	-$1,792,645	-$2,318,724	-$2,059,917	-$395,959	$892,111	-$70,863	-$1,097,896	$450,888	$803,663	$1,551,903	$2,594,451	$539,872	$1,848,343
Gross Revenue	$15,163,842	$12,416,239	$13,808,065	$19,249,526	$20,847,218	$18,580,322	$17,869,733	$7,256,827	$22,529,117	$19,781,764	$16,135,527	$14,445,685	$20,987,684
Operating Expenses	$15,096,539	$13,624,452	$14,129,475	$16,236,343	$16,468,593	$15,620,028	$15,581,292	$6,227,979	$19,734,832	$19,261,748	$16,576,057	$19,088,295	$20,477,516
Net Patient Income	-$1,767,068	-$2,390,578	-$2,060,577	-$367,885	$897,672	-$83,432	-$125,198	$450,885	$740,380	-$575,213	-$440,530	-$1,644,545	$1,701,098
Net Patient Revenue	$13,329,471	$11,233,874	$12,068,898	$15,868,458	$17,366,265	$15,536,596	$15,456,094	$6,678,864	$20,475,212	$18,686,535	$16,135,527	$17,443,750	$22,178,614
Payroll Costs	$7,402,476	$6,817,990	$7,007,573	$8,304,934	$8,321,411	$7,529,399	$7,013,320	$3,661,005	$10,255,281	$10,232,421	$8,227,196	$7,896,867	$7,858,075
Operating Margin %	-13.3%	-21.3%	-17.1%	-2.3%	5.2%	-0.5%	-0.8%	6.8%	3.6%	-3.1%	-2.7%	-9.4%	7.7%
Medicare %	5.0%	3.6%	3.9%	3.7%	4.2%	3.6%	3.5%	5.9%	6.9%	4.7%	5.9%	3.6%	2.4%
Medicaid %	85.8%	89.3%	84.0%	81.6%	80.1%	84.5%	82.6%	73.0%	80.6%	83.5%	73.3%	0.2%	0.8%
Private %	9.1%	7.1%	12.1%	14.7%	15.7%	11.8%	13.9%	21.1%	12.5%	11.8%	20.8%	96.2%	96.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$200	$187	$217	$235	$258	$261	$283	$279	$300	$221	$342	$325	$391
Cost/Day	$226	$227	$254	$241	$245	$262	$285	$261	$290	$228	$351	$356	$361
Avg Length of Stay	102.1 days	124.8 days	96.3 days	100.0 days	99.9 days	94.7 days	86.4 days	67.9 days	72.2 days	120.8 days	50.4 days	80.6 days	86.0 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$22.2M

Net patient income

$1.7M

Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$22.2M

Net patient income

$1.7M

Other income

$147.2K

Payroll costs

$7.9M 35.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$12.6M

Total costs

$20.5M

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 (88% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 88%

Medicaid 3%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 8%

Private pay 89%

Medicaid 3%

6.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Sandstone of Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.27 miles to nearest hospital (Banner - University Medical Center South)

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Sandstone of Tucson 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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Sandstone of Tucson in?

Sandstone of Tucson is in the Kino Gateway neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Sandstone of Tucson?

The legal owner and operator of Sandstone of Tucson is Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre.

Is Sandstone of Tucson in a walkable area?

Sandstone of Tucson has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Sandstone of Tucson?

According to AZ state health department records, Sandstone of Tucson's license number is NCI-2643.

When does Sandstone of Tucson's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Sandstone of Tucson's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sandstone of Tucson?

Sandstone of Tucson's occupancy is 51%.

Who is the administrator of Sandstone of Tucson?

Christiana Irwin is the administrator of Sandstone of Tucson.

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Sandstone of Tucson

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

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Staffing Data

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

99 Certified Nursing Assistant

30 Licensed Practical Nurse

22 Registered Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Nurse Practitioner

4 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

1 Other Activities Staff

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Dietitian

1 RN Director of Nursing

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Dental Services Staff

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

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