Quick answers
- Where is Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?
- 2040 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712, in Pima County, Arizona.
- What is the phone number of Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?
- (520) 300-6115, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre.
- What did inspectors find at Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 26, 2023 to June 5, 2026), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 26, 2023 to June 5, 2026), Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre had 30 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day; the Arizona average is 4.08 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 20, 2026 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 20, 2026 (standard health inspection); June 5, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0742 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
F0825 Level D
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
Previous cycle: October 25, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 25, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 25, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 9, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0804 Level D
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: January 26, 2023 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 26, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0637 Level E
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0727 Level E
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (15)
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0037 Level E
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level E
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0223 Level E
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0921 Level D
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.32 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.45 | 2.30 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.21 | 4.08 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.73 | 3.59 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.45 | 0.53 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 47.5% | 44.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 61.5% | 44.2% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 3 nursing homes: Sandstone Healthcare Group.
Legal business name: Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicho Family Trust | Direct owner | 13% | July 1, 2022 |
| Sunny Trust | Direct owner | 13% | July 1, 2022 |
| Whitte Trust | Direct owner | 13% | July 1, 2022 |
| Sandstone Healthcare Group LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 1, 2022 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 103 |
| Average residents per day | 60.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Sandstone Healthcare Group |
| Legal business name | Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2017-02-21 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2040 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 |
| County | Pima County |
| State | Arizona |
| Phone | (520) 300‑6115 |
| CMS Certification Number | 035292 |
| Name in Medicare records | SANDSTONE ESTATES REHAB CENTRE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center0.2 mi · Tucson, AZ · 2 of 5 stars
- Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center0.7 mi · Tucson, AZ · 4 of 5 stars
- Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center0.7 mi · Tucson, AZ · 4 of 5 stars
- Handmaker Home for the Aging1.2 mi · Tucson, AZ · 2 of 5 stars
- Foothills Rehabilitation Center1.2 mi · Tucson, AZ · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Palo Verde Behavioral Health1.0 mi · Tucson, AZ · Psychiatric Hospital
- Tucson Medical Center1.2 mi · Tucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
- St Joseph's Hospital1.5 mi · Tucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13