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Brookdale Santa Catalina

7500 North Calle Sin Envidia, Tucson, AZ 85718

CCN 035253 · For-profit, corporation · 42 certified beds · chain Brookdale Senior Living

Continuing care retirement community
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.

Certified for 42 beds, Brookdale Santa Catalina serves Tucson in Pima County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1999.

CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 7, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 73.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.4.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.

31health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
4.5nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.8
69%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)29 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityPima Co. medianArizona medianUS average
Overall star rating4333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles31222028.7
Citations per 100 beds73.820.618.426.8
Total nurse hours per resident day4.53.93.83.9
RN hours per resident day1.00.50.60.7
Nursing staff turnover37.8%42.3%46.3%45.8%
Fines listed$0$0$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (24 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)8
Cycle 27
Cycle 316

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jun 2025, 1 May 2024.

Severity mix: D ×20 E ×11

Health deficiencies

Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.

Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
29 May 2026F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint investigation (under dispute review)30 May 2026
29 May 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation (under dispute review)30 May 2026
29 May 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation (under dispute review)30 May 2026
22 Apr 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation19 Apr 2026
27 Jun 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey1 Aug 2025
27 Jun 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey1 Aug 2025
27 Jun 2025F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2025
27 Jun 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey1 Aug 2025
27 Jun 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation1 Aug 2025
12 Feb 2025F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation27 Feb 2025
24 Jun 2024F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint investigation3 Jul 2024
24 Jun 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation26 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EStandard survey17 May 2024
1 May 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey17 May 2024
1 May 2024F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard survey17 May 2024
1 May 2024F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard survey17 May 2024
1 May 2024F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey17 May 2024
5 Jan 2023F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0758Implement 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 limited.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023
5 Jan 2023F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard survey5 Apr 2023

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing4.45 h
Nurse aides2.05 h
LPN1.39 h
RN1.01 h
Weekend total4.11 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.8%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityArizona medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay31.8%8.8%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay4.0%0.5%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.0%1.7%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.3%0.6%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay2.9%3.9%4.2%

Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.

Ownership

Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Arc Santa Catalina Inc. Chain: Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities).

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Arcpi Holdings Inc5% or greater direct ownership interest100%04/30/2002
Ohi Asset (Az) Tucson-7500 North Calle Sin Envidia LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2021
Ohi Healthcare Properties Limited PartnershipAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2021
Omega Healthcare Investors IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/20/2021
Walters Financial Services IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/22/2025

Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.

Other nursing homes in Pima County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Haven Health Green Valley, LLCGreen Valley1115432724.3—5 Jun 2026
Haven of Saguaro ValleyTucson1125421816.1—23 Dec 2025
Skilled Nursing Unit At Oro Valley HospitalOro Valley33555927.3—14 May 2026
The Center At TucsonTucson965532222.9—16 Aug 2024
Catalina Post Acute and RehabilitationTucson1024332120.6—29 Oct 2025
Mountain View Care CenterTucson1204322319.2—6 Jun 2025
Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation CenterTucson2004322311.5$25K24 Oct 2025
Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care CenterTucson1124331311.6—4 Feb 2026

All 24 facilities in Pima County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Brookdale Santa Catalina been cited for?

31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.

Has Brookdale Santa Catalina been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at Brookdale Santa Catalina compare?

Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.

Who operates Brookdale Santa Catalina?

It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Arcpi Holdings Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Brookdale Santa Catalina last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jun 2025.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.