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Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson
555 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Staff reportedly treated poorly by management, leading to high turnover and low pay.
- Concerns over deleting valid negative reviews, poor treatment of next of kin, and patient care described as malpractice.
- Communication issues reported, making it difficult for family members to get updates on their loved ones.
- Facility's outdoor smoking areas criticized for lack of cleanliness and maintenance.
- Allegations of inadequate care, including claims of "drug warehousing" and unprofessional behavior.
Positive Reviews:
- Facility praised for excellent care during a patient's stay, with commendable communication and adherence to safety protocols amidst the pandemic.
- Several reviews highlight the high-quality care provided to veterans, noting the staff's sincerity and dedication.
- Facility cleanliness and helpful staff mentioned positively.
- Comparison to private facilities reveals superior care at this facility, with family members expressing gratitude for the care provided.
- General expressions of satisfaction with the facility's services and care.
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Health
Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 23, 2012
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 83
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $5980
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-30 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-10 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-10 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-10 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-08 | 2021-02-03 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-05-23 | 2019-07-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-08-03 | $5,330 |
| 2021-08-16 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is South Tucson which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 5,715 (very small town).
- The average income is $36,349, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 90
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 73.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 69 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 294 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 33.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.46% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 56% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.31 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 108.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 8.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awayFry's Food and Drug
1.0 miles awayCostco
1.0 miles awayValencia Market
1.5 miles awayFood City
1.8 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Chase
1.4 miles awayWashington National
1.4 miles awayWells Fargo
1.9 miles awayBank of America
3.8 miles awayArizona State Credit Union
3.9 miles awayHospitals
Banner - University Medical Center South
1.9 miles awaySaint Mary's Hospital
3.8 miles awayBanner University Medical Center Tucson
4.3 miles awayCasa de Vida
4.7 miles awayArizona Cancer Center
6.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayDentists
OrthoPros
3.1 miles awayLeber Orthodontics
5.5 miles awayBroadway Smiles Denistry
6.1 miles awayCarol McGonigle, DDS
6.5 miles awayDesert Dental
6.6 miles awayParks
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0.3 miles awayTucson
0.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Park Place Mall
6.3 miles awayPlaza Del Oro
9.9 miles awayFoothills Mall
11.4 miles awayTucson Premium Outlets
15.6 miles awayCulture
Philibaum Glass Gallery
2.3 miles awayArizona Theatre Company
2.7 miles awayLeo Rich Theater
2.8 miles awayTucson Music Hall
2.9 miles awayRialto Theatre
2.9 miles awayRestaurants
Lin's Grand Buffet
0.7 miles awayDave & Buster's
0.8 miles awayMi Nidito
1.4 miles awayEl Tarachi
1.5 miles awayTexas Roadhouse
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