Last Updated: October 2026
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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B-
Grade
48
Score
CMS Ratings
12.5/22
Staffing Quality
7.0/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
5.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate83.1%
144
Total Beds
120
Occupied
24
Available

Basic Information

Address:

1650 NORTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE

TUCSON, AZ 85712

Number of Beds:

144

Estimated Occupancy:

83% (~24 available)

Chain:

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:3/5 Stars
Health Inspection:2/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:2/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:Yes - Has Issues
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

035004

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.31

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.35

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.31hLPN: 0.97hAide: 2.08h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Above Average

This Facility

58.2%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 84.6%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

70

Inspections

11

High

4

Feb 7, 2025 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Feb 8, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Feb 8, 2025From Complaint

Dec 18, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Dec 19, 2024From Complaint

Nov 1, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Nov 2, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Nov 2, 2024From Complaint

Oct 21, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Oct 22, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Oct 22, 2024From Complaint

Sep 23, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024From Complaint

Apr 1, 2024 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 25, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 25, 2024From Complaint

Oct 27, 2023 - Health Survey

12 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Dec 8, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected: Nov 8, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Dec 13, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Dec 8, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected: Nov 8, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Dec 13, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Dec 8, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Dec 8, 2023

Aug 9, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

High - Widespread PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Sep 12, 2023From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Sep 12, 2023From Complaint

May 22, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: May 31, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: May 31, 2023From Complaint

Sep 1, 2022 - Health Survey

10 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy 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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy 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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022From Complaint

Mar 26, 2021 - Health Survey

30 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0661

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0661

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 24 beds potentially available
🏆
Clean Safety Record
No recent penalties or high-severity deficiencies
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for Santa Rosa Care Center?

Santa Rosa Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

Santa Rosa Care Center has 144 certified beds. The facility averages 120 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 83%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP network.

How can I contact Santa Rosa Care Center?

You can call Santa Rosa Care Center at (520)795-1610. The facility is located at 1650 NORTH SANTA ROSA AVENUE, TUCSON, AZ 85712.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

When selecting a nursing home, consider: CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures), nurse staffing levels, staff turnover rates, recent health inspection results, complaint history, proximity to family, and available services. We recommend visiting facilities in person, talking to current residents and staff, and checking multiple sources of information before making your decision. Use our comprehensive tour checklist when visiting facilities.

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