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Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre

2040 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 · Pima County

Providing expert short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and long- term living facilities in Arizona and Nevada.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 58% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tucson

Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Tucson, AZ, with 103 certified beds and an average of about 60 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sandstone Healthcare Group network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.06 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.06 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Tucson, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 103
Avg. residents/day: 60
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Sandstone Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 035292

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$6,950–$11,110/mo (median $8,710)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tucson prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.06; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.51; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 53.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-20
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-20Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2026-03-20Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

2025-05-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-10-25Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-10-25Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

2040 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre

How much does Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre cost?

Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Tucson, AZ area typically runs $6,950–$11,110 per month (median $8,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?

Staff provide about 5.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?

Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre have availability?

Typically 58% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre offer?

Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre in Tucson, AZ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 103 beds.

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