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Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

13500 North Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85755 · Pima County

Enjoy majestic mountain views, resort-style amenities, and a continuum of care in an award-winning Tucson retirement community.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.

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.

One of Tucson's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Tucson, AZ, with 42 certified beds and an average of about 35 residents per day. It operates as part of the Mather Senior Living Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

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

Staff provide about 4.69 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,018 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.69 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Tucson for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 42
Avg. residents/day: 35
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Mather Senior Living Communities
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 035273

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
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,260–$6,170/mo (median $6,130)	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: 4.69; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.79; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 35.8%; 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): 3
Federal fines: 1 ($8,018)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-03-28
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-03-28Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-03-28Severity E — 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.

2025-03-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-09-10Severity G — actual 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.

2023-10-06Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2023-10-06Severity D — 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.

2022-08-25Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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…

2022-08-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-09-10	Fine	$8,018

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs

Location

13500 North Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Tucson, AZ

Reviews & reputation

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3.9

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Common questions about Splendido at Rancho Vistoso

How much does Splendido at Rancho Vistoso cost?

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso 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 Splendido at Rancho Vistoso's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Splendido at Rancho Vistoso 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Splendido at Rancho Vistoso?

Staff provide about 4.69 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Splendido at Rancho Vistoso?

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Splendido at Rancho Vistoso have availability?

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Splendido at Rancho Vistoso offer?

Splendido at Rancho Vistoso in Tucson, AZ offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 42 beds.

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