HANDMAKER HOME FOR THE AGING

Handmaker Home for the Aging is a long-term care facility located at 2221 North Rosemont Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona (ZIP code 85712), within Pima County. The facility operates with 94 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Handmaker Home for the Aging received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating a higher number or severity of inspection findings relative to other facilities nationally. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average for nurse and staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest rating available, reflecting performance on clinical outcome measures such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment programs, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid coverage applies to long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements under Arizona state guidelines. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage terms or admissions criteria should contact the facility directly at (520) 881-2323 or consult with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for Medicaid-related questions. When compared to national benchmarks, Handmaker Home for the Aging presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by a below-average health inspection score of 1 star. The health inspection component reflects findings from onsite state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a multi-year period. In contrast, the facility's quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average, indicating strong performance on the clinical and resident outcome data reported to CMS. The staffing component, at 3 stars, aligns with national norms. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data specific to this facility.