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ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON

555 EAST AJO WAY · Tucson, AZ 85713 · Lic. #VA-ATC-152 (AZ) · 120 certified beds

(520) 638-2150

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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

4.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (17)

Records from August 2021 to December 2025.

  • December 29, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect 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 F0602

    Protect 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0623

    Provide 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 F0758

    Implement 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0689

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0804

    Ensure 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 F0806

    Ensure 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 F0790

    Provide 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 F0842

    Safeguard 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 F0688

    Provide 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 F0880

    Provide 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 F0582

    Give 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 F0849

    Arrange 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 F0761

    Ensure 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

Arizona median$8,365/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Tucson.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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