• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 115.7 residents per day (96% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Jan 5, 2024)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 5.27 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 24.4%
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tucson, Arizona with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. The facility scored above average compared to Arizona facilities.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF ARIZONA/STATE DEPT OF FINANCE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 31, 2011 |
| COADY, MAUREEN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Oct 31, 2011 |