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Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
2040 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 (opens Google Maps) · Pima County · (520) 300-6115· 103 certified beds · avg 61 residents/day · certified since Feb 21, 2017 · Medicare only — not Medicaid certified
Certified for Medicare only. Medicare pays for short rehabilitation stays, not for long-term care — and this facility cannot bill Medicaid, which is what most families rely on for a long stay. Ask what a long-term stay here would cost and how it would be paid for. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: SANDSTONE HEALTHCARE GROUP (3 facilities, chain avg rating 1.7★)
1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 20, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.69
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 30 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · from a complaint F-0585
The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. · from a complaint F-0687
The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. F-0727
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · from a complaint · F-0585 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. · from a complaint · F-0687 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). · F-0742 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange specialized rehabilitation services — such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy — for residents who needed them. · F-0825 |
| May 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way. · F-0637 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. · F-0727 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 5).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 12
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityArizona averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.69
Arizona average: 3.97
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.40
Arizona average: 0.69
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.22
Arizona average: 3.50
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.69 | 3.97 | 3.95 | top 18% in Arizona; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.40 | 0.69 | 0.69 | bottom 15% in Arizona; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.22 | 3.50 | 3.50 | top 18% in Arizona; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.48 | bottom 36% in Arizona; bottom 43% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 48.6 | 45.2 | 45.8 | bottom 38% in Arizona; bottom 40% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 42.9 | 43.6 | 42.9 | top 47% in Arizona; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.26, RN 0.37, weekend 3.83.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.26 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicho Family Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 13% | 07/01/2022 |
| Sunny Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 13% | 07/01/2022 |
| Whitte Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 13% | 07/01/2022 |
| Bejar, Nissim | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Bejar, Nissim | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Bejar, Nissim | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Berkowitz, David | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
| Cohen, Elliot | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Cohen, Elliot | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Cohen, Elliot | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Cohen, Michael | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Cohen, Michael | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Cohen, Michael | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Curis Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Hunt, Steven | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Hunt, Steven | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Meystel, Meir | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Meystel, Meir | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Meystel, Meir | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Meystel, Yosef | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
Showing 20 of 34 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 14 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Sandstone Healthcare Group — 3 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre — Tucson, AZ · overall 2/5abuse
- Sunset Ridge Post Acute — Las Vegas, NV · overall 2/5abuse
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
- "How is routine foot care handled here, and does a podiatrist visit regularly?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "What mental health services do you offer on-site, and how do you care for residents with depression, anxiety, or a history of trauma?"
- "How are therapy services provided here, and how quickly does therapy start after a doctor orders it?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 49% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 34 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 21 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center | 0.2 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center | 0.7 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center | 0.7 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Handmaker Home for the Aging | 1.2 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Foothills Rehabilitation Center | 1.2 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Haven of Saguaro Valley | 1.7 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Santa Rosa Care Center | 1.8 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| The Center at Tucson | 1.9 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Villa Maria Post Acute and Rehabilitation | 2.3 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Haven of Tucson | 2.5 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation | 5.3 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5.8 mi | Tucson, AZ | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Pima, AZ — 24 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre — Tucson, AZ · overall 2/5abuse
- Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital — Oro Valley, AZ · overall 5/5
- Splendido at Rancho Vistoso — Tucson, AZ · overall 3/5
- Archie Hendricks Senior Skilled Nursing Facility — Sells, AZ · overall 3/5
- Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson — Tucson, AZ · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 035292.