SKILLED NURSING UNIT AT ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL

The Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 1551 E Tangerine Rd in Oro Valley, Arizona (85755), within Pima County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 33 certified beds, making it a smaller-scale unit relative to many freestanding skilled nursing facilities across the country. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains, each of which also received a 4-star rating at this facility. The health inspection rating of 4 stars reflects performance on state and federal health inspections conducted on-site. The staffing rating of 4 stars is based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and functional decline. All three component ratings align with each other at 4 stars, indicating consistent performance across measurement categories. The Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals seeking placement should verify current insurance acceptance, bed availability, and any private pay requirements directly with the facility by contacting them at (520) 901-6164. Coverage terms and eligibility can vary based on the level of care required and the duration of the stay. When compared against national benchmarks, this facility performs above average across all rated domains. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars indicates above-average standing in the CMS rating system. Its consistent 4-star performance across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures suggests a pattern of scoring above the national midpoint in each measured category. Families and care coordinators researching skilled nursing placement in the Oro Valley and greater Tucson area may find this facility's ratings and certification status useful reference points when comparing options in Pima County, Arizona.