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HomeArizonaHandmaker Home for the Aging

Handmaker Home for the Aging

2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 857125208812323WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(126 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
94
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate

How Handmaker Home for the Aging Compares in Arizona

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.90 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.39 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
68.0%
AZ average
45.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.39 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.70.
Staff turnover is 68.0%, higher than the Arizona average of 45.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
29
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 24, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 17 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Arizona median
Private Room
$9,506/mo
Arizona median
Pima County 65+
212,565
20.4% of county
County Population
1,042,393
Pima County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
76.6
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)
29
Weighted Score
210.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (51)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: 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: 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
F0607Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0552Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
F0770Potential for Harm

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

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: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 21 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.90 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.55 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
68.0%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ASH, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2021
WEXLER, ALLISONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 21, 2014
BREGMAN, PHILIPCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2014
KOHN, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2021
POLLAK, ELIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
WISSINGER, TRAVISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 18, 2024
BASTIAMPILLAI, NICHOLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2021
DORF, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
GOODING, EMERSONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 30, 2025
POLLAK, ELIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGINGADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 18, 2024
BASTIAMPILLAI, NICHOLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 15, 2025
GOODING, EMERSONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 16, 2025
POLLAK, ELIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021
WISSINGER, TRAVISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Handmaker Home for the Aging and nearby alternatives.

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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center
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Recorded fines: None
The Center at Tucson
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5/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
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Health
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Handmaker Home for the Aging
Tucson, AZ · Current facility
—2/51/53/5None recorded
Foothills Rehabilitation Center
Tucson, AZ
0 ft2/51/53/5None recorded
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
Tucson, AZ
3,696 ft4/53/53/5None recorded
Santa Rosa Care Center
Tucson, AZ
3,696 ft3/52/52/5None recorded
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center
Tucson, AZ
3,696 ft2/53/51/5None recorded
The Center at Tucson
Tucson, AZ
4,752 ft5/55/53/5None recorded
Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
Tucson, AZ
1.2 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Handmaker Home for the Aging cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arizona is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $9,506/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Handmaker Home for the Aging participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Handmaker Home for the Aging had any health inspection violations?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging had 29 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 24, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Handmaker Home for the Aging?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging provides 3.90 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 1.34 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 68.0%.
How many beds does Handmaker Home for the Aging have?▾
Handmaker Home for the Aging has 94 certified beds with an average of 76.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 6 in Tucson. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Handmaker Home for the Aging?▾
On Google Maps, Handmaker Home for the Aging has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 126 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Pollak Holdings

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