Handmaker Home for Aging
Nursing Home Facility
2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712
Handmaker Home for Aging is a senior care community located in Tucson, AZ. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Tucson area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (520) 881-2323.
Operated by Pollak Holdings, which runs 6 communities in our directory.
With 94 beds, Handmaker Home for Aging 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.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 68%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Pima County, AZ.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 36 problems at Handmaker Home for Aging. None of them caused harm to a resident. 18 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Handmaker Home for Aging offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 94
- Occupancy 81%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 68%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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