About Handmaker Home For The Aging
Nursing home overview and details
Handmaker Home For The Aging is a for-profit nursing home in Tucson, AZ, serving Pima County and the surrounding community. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.7 residents.
Handmaker Home For The Aging has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with POLLAK HOLDINGS, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Tucson, AZ, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Handmaker Home For The Aging has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Handmaker Home For The Aging provides 3.84 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.39 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 62.2%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.58 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Handmaker Home For The Aging has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 1 fine totaling $4,194. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at Handmaker Home For The Aging
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Handmaker Home For The Aging
What is the CMS rating for Handmaker Home For The Aging?
Handmaker Home For The Aging has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Handmaker Home For The Aging have?
Handmaker Home For The Aging has 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.7 residents.
What type of facility is Handmaker Home For The Aging?
Handmaker Home For The Aging is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Pima County in Tucson, AZ.
How many doctors practice at Handmaker Home For The Aging?
4 physicians are affiliated with Handmaker Home For The Aging. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Handmaker Home For The Aging have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Handmaker Home For The Aging has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·