ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME - YUMA

Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 6051 East 34th Street in Yuma, Arizona (ZIP code 85365). The facility maintains 80 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a state-operated veteran home, it is designed to serve eligible veterans requiring long-term care or skilled nursing services in the Yuma County region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect better performance relative to other facilities nationwide. Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting survey findings that place it below the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are comparatively low relative to national norms. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators related to resident health outcomes. Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to receive reimbursement from both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to coverage limitations and eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in Arizona. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to verify current insurance acceptance and benefit coverage directly with the facility and the appropriate state or federal agencies. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma presents a mixed profile. Its overall 1-star rating and staffing 1-star rating are notably below the national average, while its quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national norm. The health inspection rating of 2 stars also falls below average. These ratings are derived from data collected by CMS and are updated periodically as part of the agency's Nursing Home Compare program. Individuals researching care options in Yuma, Arizona may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports and staffing data available through official federal sources to gain a more complete picture of this facility's performance history.