ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON
555 EAST AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ 85713
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON Compares
ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Arizona average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tucson, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.8% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.2% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the Arizona average of 2.1% (40% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 4.5% (66% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON with other nursing homes in Tucson.
How is ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.8% here versus 11.2% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tucson
Tucson sits in Pima County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 205,320 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $55,023
- Median home value
- $199,400
Demographics for Pima County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tucson.
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