Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre
Nursing Home · Tucson, AZ
CMS certification number035099
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
2900 East Milber StreetTucson, AZ 85714
Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 294-0005
- ZIP code
- 85714 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 240
- Residents per day
- 118.1 (49% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre LLC
- Chain
- Sandstone Healthcare Group (3 facilities, avg 1.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 5, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.76 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.53 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.30 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.4 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 3, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 25.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 24
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 63 health · 17 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-05-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-05-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-03 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-02-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2026-02-11 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2026-02-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-24 |
| 2026-01-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-11-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-11-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-08 |
| 2025-08-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-08-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-07-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-07-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-04-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-03-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-18 |
| 2024-12-17 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-12-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-10-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-30 |
| 2023-11-03 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-03 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-03 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-18 |
| 2023-11-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2022-09-15 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-09 |
| 2022-09-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-09 |
| 2022-09-15 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-09 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $43,134 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | Fine | $22,204 |
| 2025-04-22 | Fine | $20,930 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nicho Family Trust (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 13% | |
| Sunny Trust (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 13% | |
| Whitte Trust (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 13% | |
| Bejar, Nissim (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Elliot (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curis Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Irwin, Christiana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Meir (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richardson, Celina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstone Healthcare Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shir, Ahmad (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turofsky, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bejar, Nissim (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Elliot (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkowitz, David (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Yosef (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Meir (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richardson, Celina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bejar, Nissim (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Elliot (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Irwin, Christiana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meystel, Meir (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richardson, Celina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstone Healthcare Group LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shir, Ahmad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spector, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Turofsky, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilhelm, Naftali (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre?
Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Arizona.
How many beds does Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre have?
It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.
Has Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $43,134 in the last three years.
Who owns Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre?
It is part of Sandstone Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre?
(520) 294-0005. The facility is located at 2900 East Milber Street, Tucson, AZ 85714.
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