ARIZONA STATE VETERANS HOME-TUCSON
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
2221 North Rosemont Boulevard · Tucson, AZ 85712 · 94 certified beds
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Handmaker Home for the Aging is a nursing home in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. Public records list 94 beds. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to Pollak Holdings. It is Medicare certified. We hold 51 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 15 April 2026. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
31
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
41
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
41
Records from August 2022 to April 2026.
September 28, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-28 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · E
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 18, 2022 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-18 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.90 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.06 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit - Other
CMS Care Compare chain: Pollak Holdings
Chain ID 408 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)
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A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Other".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Median · AZ$8,365/moOther licensed providers in Tucson, with their own public records.
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