Occupancy rate
65%
In line with Arizona averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
240
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
64.7%
Residents per day (avg)
141
Occupancy rate
64.7%
Residents per day (avg)
141
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$21.1M
Profit
$1.8M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$21,134,929.00
Profit
$1,848,343.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.3M
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
In line with Arizona averageOccupied beds
155 / 240
Average residents
84 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Care Institution
Status
Active
Issuance
July 28, 2000
Expiration
October 31, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
NCI-2643
CMS Certification Number:
35099
Qualification:
Health Care
Ownership & operating entity
Sandstone of Tucson is legally operated by Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre, and administrated by Christiana Irwin.
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.
39 visits/inspections
37 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
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37 complaints
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
Latest inspection
Date:September 17, 2025
Type:Complaint
Results:No deficiencies
16 violations
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 12 violations
16 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Sandstone of Tucson
The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025, had no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to abuse prevention, reporting failures, and care planning issues. Several complaint investigations from mid-2024 through 2025 cited deficiencies involving failure to protect residents from abuse and inadequate reporting of allegations, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies found. The inspection history shows some improvement recently, with the last two inspections in September 2025 free of deficiencies after a period of cited issues.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
15
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Total health citations
62
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
2
2
233% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
59 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 13, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 13, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. 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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Tucson The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Tucson (St. Joseph's Hospital)
112
79.2%
+9%
2.91
-28%
0
21
2
90
-
31
Linnane, Theresa
$18,0M
$4,8M
26.7%
35085
Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Tucson
224
64.1%
-12%
4.61
+13%
0
27
0
160
A+
36
Eagar, Robert
$20,2M
$9,9M
49.3%
35070
Devon Gables
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Tucson (Rose Hill)
334
57.7%
-21%
4.13
+2%
0
20
1
179
-
58
Friebus, Heather
$23,3M
$11,3M
48.3%
35145
Life Care Center of Tucson
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Tucson
162
47.8%
-34%
4.02
-1%
0
49
0
71
-
43
Bell, Cody
$12,2M
$5,7M
47%
35140
Sandstone of Tucson
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Tucson (Kino Gateway)
240
64.7%
-11%
4.68
+15%
1
62
2
141
-
22
David A Berkowitz Rvoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee
$21,0M
$7,0M
33.2%
35099
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
225
Employees
152
Contractors
73
Staff to resident ratio
1.47:1
19% worse than Arizona averageArizona average ratio: 1.83:1
Avg staff/day
65
Average shift
9.2 hours
8% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 8.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
54,475
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
119
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
6.2%
3,355 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 45
Registered Nurse: 17
Licensed Practical Nurse: 11
Staff by category
| 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 |
119 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
39 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
2 Administrator
% of Days
70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Other Activities Staff
% of Days
65%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
53%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
65%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
153 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (2%)
Medicaid
129 residents (84.3%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (13.7%)
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.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
32% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.8
33% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.2%
18% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
29% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.9%
43% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.2%
91% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
41% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
70% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.2%
60% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
40% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.0%
212% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.5%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
7% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
38.3%
56% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.6%
93% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
95.1%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
95.1%
77% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.3%
27% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$21K
31% lower than Arizona averageArizona average: $30K
Number of fines
1
40% fewer fines than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$21K
Arizona average
$30K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 22, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 22, 2025
$21K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone of Tucson based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
64.7%
↑ 3.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,848,343
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,354,319
↓ ~$437K vs 2022
Profit Margin
8.8%
↑ 5.1pp vs 2022
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