Nursing homes in Tucson, AZ

Compare 21 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tucson, part of the Pima area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.1★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Tucson residents in Pima County have access to 21 nursing homes, which currently maintain an average overall rating of 3.1 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. While facility quality varies across local ZIP codes like 85712 and 85704, two facilities have achieved the highest 5-star designation. Among the top-rated options, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, operated by Tucson Mather Plaza LLC, consistently demonstrates excellence in federal quality standards.

What to look for in Tucson

• 10 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 7 of 21 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 12 of 21 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Tucson

1. 1
   SPLENDIDO AT RANCHO VISTOSO

   TUCSON MATHER PLAZA LLC · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   THE CENTER AT TUCSON

   VERITAS MANAGEMENT GROUP · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER

   ATIED ASSOCIATES · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   SABINO CANYON REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   PARK AVENUE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
6. 6
   LA CANADA CARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
7. 7
   CATALINA POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   4.0
8. 8
   MOUNTAIN VIEW CARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   4.0
9. 9
   BROOKDALE SANTA CATALINA

   BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · Small
   4.0
10. 10
    Santa Rosa Care Center

    Legal Business Name Not Available · Large
    3.0

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