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2040 North Wilmot Road Tucson, AZ 85712 · Pima County
All 21 nursing homes in Tucson, AZ (17 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 035292 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona average of 3.4.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.21 hours per resident per day at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre, above the Arizona median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 0.44 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.73 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 47.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Arizona median 45.8%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre: Medicare and Medicaid
Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 17 other homes in Tucson accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Arizona.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 20, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 30 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 30 citations at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre across 5 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 30 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (9) and resident assessment and care planning (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0727, level F, March 20, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
June 5, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
March 20, 2026 · 5 citations
FHave 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide 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.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
May 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 25, 2024 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 26, 2023 · 10 citations
EAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EHave 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.
EEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 25, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- The home averages about 59% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
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Tucson Medical Center TucsonEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 22m for patients treated and sent home
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