Nursing home

Handmaker Home for the Aging

2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85712

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pollak Holdings · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Handmaker Home for the Aging, with 49 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
94
CMS-reported
CMS Special Focus designation: SFF Candidate. A CMS program designation, reported by CMS.

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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing3 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 2
15
Pima Co. avg 2.96Arizona avg 3.37This facility
This facility: 2 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.

49
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
22
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
102022
52023
202024
122025
22026
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)16.22%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.19%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.97%

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
Ash, BruceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wexler, AllisonCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bregman, PhilipCORPORATE OFFICER
Kohn, BrianCORPORATE OFFICER
Pollak, ElieCORPORATE OFFICER
Wissinger, TravisCORPORATE OFFICER
Handmaker Jewish Services for the AgingOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bastiampillai, NicholasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dorf, RachelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gooding, EmersonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Pollak, ElieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Handmaker Jewish Services for the AgingADP OF THE SNF
Bastiampillai, NicholasADP OF THE SNF
Gooding, EmersonADP OF THE SNF
Pollak, ElieADP OF THE SNF
Wissinger, TravisADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Pima County.

2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson
Pima County · AZ · 85712
94 certified beds32.2481, -110.8800

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
Haven of Scottsdale
CCN 035059
Scottsdale, AZ211Not shown$0
Desert Haven Care Center
CCN 035062
Phoenix, AZ113Shown$8,018
Foothills Rehabilitation Center
CCN 035064
Tucson, AZ214Shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Handmaker Home for the Aging's CMS rating?

Handmaker Home for the Aging has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 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 Handmaker Home for the Aging located?

Handmaker Home for the Aging is located at 2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, 85712 in Pima County, and CMS lists 94 certified beds.

Does Handmaker Home for the Aging have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

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

How does Handmaker Home for the Aging's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Handmaker Home for the Aging's CMS overall rating is 2 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 Handmaker Home for the Aging's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Handmaker Home for the Aging'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)
035016
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
94
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 49 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 23, 20260600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 20, 2026
Jan 23, 20260689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2026
Dec 24, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Nov 12, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 27, 2025
Sep 12, 20250600KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 30, 2025
Sep 12, 20250607EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 30, 2025
Sep 12, 20250609EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 26, 2025
Sep 12, 20250610EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 26, 2025
Sep 12, 20250657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2025
Sep 12, 20250835DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2025
Mar 19, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2025
Jan 22, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2025
Jan 22, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2025
Jan 22, 20250677EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2025
Oct 24, 20240552DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240760DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240770DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Oct 24, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 49 citations.

How to verify this data

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