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Pima County, Arizona · Nursing home

The Center at Tucson

5 of 5 overall from CMS

5020 East Glenn Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

The Center at Tucson is a 96-bed nursing home in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.22 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Arizona average of 3.98. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
96
Residents per day (average)
89.5
Certified since
2018 (8 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in MedicarePart of Veritas Management Group (13 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask The Center at Tucson

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident on weekends against 4.22 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
  3. Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Arizona average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Arizona average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Arizona and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeArizonaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Too few residents or stays to report 10.7% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Too few residents or stays to report 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Too few residents or stays to report 0.8% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Too few residents or stays to report 1.2% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Too few residents or stays to report 3.9% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Too few residents or stays to report 0.3% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Too few residents or stays to report 2.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 96.9% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Too few residents or stays to report 12.8% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 21.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 94.6% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Too few residents or stays to report 4.4% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Too few residents or stays to report 20.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 10.6% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.47 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.42 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeArizonaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6% 91.8% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.0% 87.3% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.7% 23.7% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.9% 10.4% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 16, 202430
Feb 9, 202320
Feb 11, 2022171

Arizona homes averaged 6.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (22)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 16, 2024)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 16, 2024)

  3. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 17, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2023)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2023)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2022)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Arizona homes averaged 0.5 fines and $8,928 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Arizona

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for The Center at Tucson?

The Center at Tucson has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 5.

How many beds does The Center at Tucson have?

The Center at Tucson has 96 certified beds. It averages 89.5 residents per day, about 93.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at The Center at Tucson?

The home reports 4.22 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.76 hours from registered nurses. The Arizona average is 3.98 hours and 0.70 hours from registered nurses.

Has The Center at Tucson been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does The Center at Tucson accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 035295. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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