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Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre

2900 East Milber Street, Tucson, AZ 85714

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre

Located amongst the beautiful desert landscape of Tucson, Avalon Southwest Health & Rehabilitation is dedicated to the care of each resident. With 240 beds, we are able to accommodate and embrace a diverse population, weaving us into the fabric of the community we serve. We have a heart for healing at Avalon Southwest Health & Rehabilitation because our residents are our first priority and we strive to meet the physical and emotional needs of each individual in our care.

Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.

With 240 beds, Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre 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 49% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Tucson average of roughly 76%.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Tucson average about 2.9 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 25 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.

The community is located in Pima County, AZ.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • 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 63 problems at Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 33 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $43,134.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, 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.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by April 28, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 27, 2026.

  • 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 May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 27, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected May 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 27, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by April 28, 2026.

  • 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 April 2026. Corrected by April 28, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 24, 2026.

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • 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 January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 17, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 2, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 23, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern 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.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 24, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 24, 2025.

  • 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.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 12, 2025.

  • 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.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 8, 2025.

  • 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.

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 25, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 25, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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

    Inspected August 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by September 25, 2025.

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.

Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Individual
  • Beds / units 240
  • Occupancy 49%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
  • Annual staff turnover 46%
  • Last health inspection April 2026

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