Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 · (520) 638-2150
Government - State · 120 certified beds
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 3 citations (the Arizona average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.April 10, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 10, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesApril 10, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 29, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 29, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arizona average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.05 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 116.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Center at Tucson Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Haven of Saguaro Valley Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation Tucson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mountain View Care Center Tucson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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