Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson is a nursing home in Tucson, Arizona. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (520) 638-2150
- Last standard health inspection
- April 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 115.7
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Arizona Department of Veterans Services
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (15 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2026.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 30, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/31/2011
Questions
When was Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson last inspected?
CMS lists April 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since September 30, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.