PARK AVENUE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2001 North Park Avenue in Tucson, Arizona (ZIP 85719), within Pima County. The facility operates 200 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's component ratings vary across the three measured categories. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a performance at the national average based on findings from state and federal inspections. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating below-average staffing levels relative to other facilities nationally, as measured by the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical indicators related to resident health outcomes such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and other tracked health conditions. Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (520) 882-6151 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven notably by a maximum 5-star quality measure rating. However, its 2-star staffing rating indicates a below-average level of nursing staff hours relative to resident census, which is a factor some families weigh when evaluating care environments. The 3-star health inspection rating reflects performance that aligns with the national midpoint. Taken together, these ratings offer a data-driven reference point for comparing this facility to others in Arizona and across the country.