Tucson, AZ

Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $25,116 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2001 North Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ

(520) 882-6151

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

200

Certified beds

Average residents

146

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-08-03

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.28

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.84

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.79

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
97.1%
0.4 pts worse
93.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.0%
94.6%
8.6 pts worse
95.5%
9.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
2.1%
0.5 pts better
3.3%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
4.2%
2.1 pts better
11.4%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
5.3%
1 pts worse
5.4%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.3%
20.5%
2.2 pts better
19.6%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.0%
11.8%
0.2 pts worse
16.7%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.4%
14.5%
2.9 pts worse
16.3%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.6%
10.8%
5.2 pts better
14.9%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.4%
0.9%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
1.2%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.2%
20.5%
6.7 pts worse
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
4.8%
0.3 pts worse
5.1%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
91.1%
8.4 pts better
81.7%
17.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.0%
10.7%
0.7 pts better
12.0%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
1.1%
0.1 pts better
1.6%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
87.3%
10.5 pts better
79.7%
18.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.9%
24.6%
2.3 pts worse
23.9%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-22 · Fire 2025-08-22

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-19 · Fire 2023-05-19

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-01 · Fire 2022-04-01

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-05-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-24

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-11-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-22

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-07-07

G · Actual harm 2024-08-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-04-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-19

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-17

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2022-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2022-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-01

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-05-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$25,116 2024-08-01

Fine

Fine · fine $25,116

Fine

Ownership

Bandera Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 33 facilities 2006-01-30
The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2003-09-01
Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2006-10-18
Cote, Ellen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2008-11-12
Cote, Ellen

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2008-11-12
Peterson, Forrest

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2019-01-01

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