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Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson

555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, 85713

CMS ownership records associate this facility with State of Arizona/State Dept of Finance · Government - State.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson, with 17 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
120
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Pima Co. avg 2.96Arizona avg 3.37This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Pima Co. avg: 2.96. Arizona avg: 3.37.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

17
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42021
62022
12023
32024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)17.76%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.51%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.9%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
State of Arizona/State Dept of Finance5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Coady, MaureenW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Pima County.

555 East Ajo Way, Tucson
Pima County · AZ · 85713
120 certified beds32.1779, -110.9600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
The Terraces of Phoenix
CCN 035003
Phoenix, AZ545Not shown$0
Santa Rosa Care Center
CCN 035004
Tucson, AZ213Shown$0
Desert Terrace Healthcare Center
CCN 035014
Phoenix, AZ443Not shown$1,300
Handmaker Home for the Aging
CCN 035016
Tucson, AZ213Shown$0
Haven of Scottsdale
CCN 035059
Scottsdale, AZ211Not shown$0
Desert Haven Care Center
CCN 035062
Phoenix, AZ113Shown$8,018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson's CMS rating?

Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson located?

Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is located at 555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, 85713 in Pima County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.96 across 24 facilities in Pima County, and 3.37 across Arizona. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
035284
Ownership type
Government - State
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Dec 29, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 2, 2026
Dec 29, 20250602DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 2, 2026
Nov 13, 20250812EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2025
Jan 5, 20240623DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2024
Jan 5, 20240758EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2024
Jan 5, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 22, 2024
Jun 15, 20230689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 11, 2023
Sep 30, 20220688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Sep 30, 20220790DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Sep 30, 20220804EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Sep 30, 20220806EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Sep 30, 20220812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Sep 30, 20220842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2022
Aug 3, 20210582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2021
Aug 3, 20210761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2021
Aug 3, 20210849DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2021
Aug 3, 20210880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 10, 2021

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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