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SABINO CANYON REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

5830 EAST PIMA STREET, TUCSON, AZ, 85712 · 5207225515

Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid Certified
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
5.0
112
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center holds an overall 4-star rating, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality outcomes. The pieces don't simply average out evenly, so a standout score in one area can help lift the total even when others are more modest. Looking at the individual ratings, the health inspection score of 3 stars is average, meaning state inspectors found a typical number and severity of issues relative to other facilities. Nothing alarming, but not a clean record either, so it's worth asking the facility directly about any recent citations. Staffing also sits at 3 stars, which means residents receive an average amount of nursing time compared to peer facilities. That's functional, but families with loved ones who have higher care needs may want to ask specifically about nurse-to-resident ratios on different shifts. The real standout here is the 5-star Quality Measures rating, the highest possible score. This reflects how residents are actually doing physically and clinically across 15 different health outcomes, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and pain management. In practical terms, it suggests the care team is doing an excellent job with day-to-day clinical results, which is often what matters most for a loved one's wellbeing.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends? 2. How long have your nursing staff and CNAs been working here on average, and what is your turnover rate over the past year? 3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, what is the step-by-step process for reporting it, and who follows up with the family? 4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from morning until bedtime, including meals, activities, and time outside? 5. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes suddenly, and how quickly do families get notified? 6. What does your most recent state inspection report show, and where can I read the full findings for myself? For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings

CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.

A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.

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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.