Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON
555 EAST AJO WAY · Tucson, AZ 85713 · Lic. #VA-ATC-152 (AZ) · 120 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
About ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON
ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON is a nursing home in Tucson, Arizona. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Pima County median of 112 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body and is part of Arizona Department of Veterans Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 17 citations, the most recent on December 29, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.89 hours per resident per day. The Department of Veterans Affairs lists it as a veterans long-term care setting. It is one of 21 nursing homes listed in Tucson. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (17)
Records from August 2021 to December 2025.
December 29, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2026.
December 29, 2025
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 2, 2026.
November 13, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 28, 2025.
January 5, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 5, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 5, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
June 15, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 11, 2023.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
September 30, 2022
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2022.
August 3, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2021.
August 3, 2021
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2021.
August 3, 2021
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2021.
August 3, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2021.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.89 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 5.05 in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
government-state
- Parent company: Arizona Department of Veterans Services
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Arizona.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Tucson.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Check availability and pricing at ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON
We'll email you ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (520) 638-2150.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost