SeniorCareRanked
Arizona/TUCSON
68
Good

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center

5830 EAST PIMA STREET, TUCSON, AZ 85712
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 112-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in TUCSON, Arizona. It has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 68 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 53.4% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has no recorded fines. 7 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score68/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating4/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.3 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.59 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover53% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies7 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • Most recent health inspection more than 2 years ago

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.3
RN hours/resident/day0.59
Staff turnover53.4%
RN turnover43.8%

Facility Information

Beds112
Avg residents92.1
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainTHE ENSIGN GROUP
Deficiencies (last inspection)7
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center reports 3.3 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

With 53.4% staff turnover (above the ~40% national average), ask: "Will my family member see the same caregivers regularly, or does staff rotate frequently?" Consistent caregivers notice changes in health sooner.

Ask about their most recent inspection

7 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.