Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital

Name: Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital
Address: 1551 E TANGERINE RD, Oro Valley, AZ, 85755, US
Telephone: 5209016164

1551 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 · Pima County · 33 certified beds · avg 29 residents/day · certified since Mar 29, 2022

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

6.13

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
May 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jul 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 19, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Jan 19, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Jan 19, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jan 19, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Jan 19, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 19, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	E
2024	1	D
2026	2	D

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Arizona avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	6.13	3.97	3.95	top 7% in Arizona; top 4% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.18	0.69	0.69	top 9% in Arizona; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.67	3.50	3.50	top 5% in Arizona; top 3% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.69	0.49	0.48	top 20% in Arizona; top 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	40.8	45.2	45.8	top 28% in Arizona; top 38% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	50.0	43.6	42.9	bottom 39% in Arizona; bottom 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 5.57, RN 1.07, weekend 5.15. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
CHS Community Health Systems INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Community Health Systems INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	07/26/2007
Desert Hospital Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Hma-Tri Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Nov Holdings, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	08/08/2021
Tennyson Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Triad Healthcare LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Triad Holdings V LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	08/08/2021
Buffington-Price, Edna	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Cash, William	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Cobb, Christopher	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2020
Hammons, Kevin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Hammons, Kevin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Johnson, Jason	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Lalor, Paula	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Ottinger, Roman	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/08/2021
Pitt, Justin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Pitt, Justin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2022
Runyon, Erica	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/20/2023
Runyon, Erica	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/06/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Haven of Tucson	11.3 mi	Tucson, AZ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
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The Center at Tucson	12.3 mi	Tucson, AZ	★★★★★	5/5
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Villa Maria Post Acute and Rehabilitation	12.6 mi	Tucson, AZ	★★★☆☆	2/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 035301.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital

1551 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 · 5209016164

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 035301 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)