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HomeArizonaHandmaker Home for the Aging

Handmaker Home for the Aging

2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 857125208812323
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
94
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $4,194

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 94 certified beds with an average of 81.2 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 26 deficiencies (inspected Oct 24, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $4,194 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.77 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 60.9% (high)

• Part of the Pollak Holdings chain (6 facilities)

Handmaker Home for the Aging is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tucson, Arizona with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
81.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pima
Last Inspection
Oct 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26
Weighted Score
200.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (47)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0743Potential for Harm

Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 17 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$4,194
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 17, 2023
$4,194

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.14 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.77 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.49 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.9%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 24, 2015
ASH, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2021
WEXLER, ALLISONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 21, 2014
BREGMAN, PHILIPCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2014
POLLAK, ELIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
WISSINGER, TRAVISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
DORF, RACHELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Handmaker Home for the Aging?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Handmaker Home for the Aging had any health inspection violations?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging had 26 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 24, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $4,194 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Handmaker Home for the Aging?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging provides 3.77 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.14 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.9%.
How many beds does Handmaker Home for the Aging have?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging has 94 certified beds with an average of 81.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pollak Holdings chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Handmaker Home for the Aging?▾
Yes, there are 20 other nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Tucson nursing homes page.

Part of Pollak Holdings

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →