Compare 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona by their safety score — a 0–100 rating built from CMS inspection history, deficiency severity, staffing levels, federal penalties, and complaint data. Average safety score in Tucson: 67/100. Each facility page includes the full inspection record, staffing data, and resident quality outcomes — updated monthly from CMS Care Compare.
Nursing Homes in Tucson, AZ
21 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 67/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Pima County.
8 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 3 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Tucson scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Tucson
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Tucson list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Tucson
- The Center At Tucson — 88/100
- Catalina Post Acute And Rehabilitation — 78/100
- Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre — 76/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre — 37/100
- Handmaker Home For The Aging — 51/100
- Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center — 54/100
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tucson Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Tucson?
Senior Care Report Card lists 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Tucson?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Tucson facilities is 67/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Tucson nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 21 nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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