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Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

5830 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center

It's time for you to get the care you need, and when you're in our hands, you can rest assured that you're getting the best there is. We strive every day to be the skilled nursing facility of choice in our community, so we make sure that each day you spend with us is filled with the caliber of service that will make your stay comfortable, safe and therapeutic. The entire staff will know you by name, and each day when we greet you, we'll ask you how you are, and whether there is anything we can do for you. We never forget that you're our valued guest, and the reason we're here! And remember, if you have a special request, please don't hesitate to ask. That's why we're here - for you!

Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 3.3 out of 5 39 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 112 beds, Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Tucson average about 23 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Tucson average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2023 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Tucson average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.

The community is located in Pima County, AZ.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 6, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected October 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 27, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 27, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Inspected August 2023. Corrected by October 16, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected August 2023. Corrected by October 16, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected August 2023. Corrected by October 16, 2023.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation and Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 112
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
  • Annual staff turnover 46%
  • Last health inspection August 2023

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