Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Center at Tucson
5020 East Glenn Street · Tucson, AZ 85712 · 96 certified beds
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About The Center at Tucson
The Center at Tucson is a nursing home in Tucson, Arizona. Its capacity is 96 beds, below the Pima County median of 112 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Veritas Management Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 23 citations, the most recent on August 16, 2024. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.40 hours per resident per day. 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
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (23)
Records from February 2022 to August 2024.
August 16, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2024.
August 16, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2024.
August 16, 2024
Tag F0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 17, 2024.
June 26, 2023
Tag F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2023.
February 9, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2023.
February 9, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2023.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 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 March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
February 11, 2022
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2022.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.40 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Veritas Management Group, a chain of 13 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.2 overall, 3.7 for health inspections, 3.4 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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