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Santa Rosa Care Center
1650 North Santa Rosa Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85712
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.
Santa Rosa Care Center, in Tucson, Arizona, is certified for 144 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Arizona median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 13, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pima Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 22 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.4 | 20.6 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 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
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Aug 2025, 27 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×8
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 8 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0758 | 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 limited. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 1 Sep 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.2%, RNs 84.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.5% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.0% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 42.8% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Rillito River Healthcare, Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2025 |
| Santa Rosa Propco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
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
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Health Green Valley, LLC | Green Valley | 111 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 24.3 | — | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Haven of Saguaro Valley | Tucson | 112 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.1 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Skilled Nursing Unit At Oro Valley Hospital | Oro Valley | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| The Center At Tucson | Tucson | 96 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | Tucson | 42 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 73.8 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Tucson | 102 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 20.6 | — | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Mountain View Care Center | Tucson | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center | Tucson | 200 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | $25K | 24 Oct 2025 |
All 24 facilities in Pima County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Santa Rosa Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Santa Rosa Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Santa Rosa Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Santa Rosa Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Santa Rosa Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 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.