Handmaker Home for the Aging
2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712
Handmaker Home for the Aging 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 abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (520) 881-2323
- Last standard health inspection
- January 23, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 94
- Residents per day, on average
- 83.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging
- Chain
- Pollak Holdings
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Arizona average (43 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 8, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on September 12, 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 15, 2026
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 May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 6 times since 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 3 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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 February 20, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 24, 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 January 24, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 12, 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 December 27, 2025.
7 citations
Health inspection on September 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2025.
Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
Citation F0835. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 19, 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 May 2, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.
18 citations
Health inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 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 December 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
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 December 6, 2024.
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 December 6, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0743. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0757 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 3, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0013. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0020. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0022. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0024. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0026. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0035. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0626. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on September 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard 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 October 19, 2023.
Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/18/2024
- BASTIAMPILLAI, NICHOLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/31/2021
- DORF, RACHELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/19/2021
- GOODING, EMERSONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/30/2025
- POLLAK, ELIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/19/2021
Questions
When was Handmaker Home for the Aging last inspected?
CMS lists January 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Handmaker Home for the Aging have?
CMS lists 43 health citations since September 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Handmaker Home for the Aging been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Handmaker Home for the Aging?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Handmaker Home for the Aging a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.