Tucson, AZ

Splendido At Rancho Vistoso

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

13500 North Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Tucson, AZ

(520) 878-2600

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

42

Certified beds

Average residents

39

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2008-09-12

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.84

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.48

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.13

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.7
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.2
1.5
1.3 pts better
1.8
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.1%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.6%
5.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
2.1%
2.9 pts worse
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
4.2%
3.3 pts better
11.4%
10.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
5.3%
3.2 pts better
5.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.6%
20.5%
8.1 pts worse
19.6%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
11.8%
1 pts worse
16.7%
3.9 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 21.1%
14.5%
6.6 pts worse
16.3%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.2%
10.8%
12.4 pts worse
14.9%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.9%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
1.2%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.5%
20.5%
7 pts better
19.8%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
4.8%
0.4 pts worse
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.1%
8.9 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.9%
10.7%
3.8 pts better
12.0%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.1%
0.5 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
87.3%
11.1 pts better
79.7%
18.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 13.3%
24.6%
11.3 pts better
23.9%
10.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-28 · Fire 2025-03-28

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-06 · Fire 2023-10-06

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-25 · Fire 2022-08-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-10-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

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 2025-06-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

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 2025-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-28

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 2025-06-02

G · Actual harm 2024-09-10

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

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 2023-12-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-25

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-11-01

B · Minimal harm 2022-08-25

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2022-11-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,018 2024-09-10

Fine

Fine · fine $8,018

Fine

Ownership

Tucson Mather Plaza LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2003-03-26
Tucson Mather LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

50% 1 facilities 2003-03-26
Tucson Plaza LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

50% 1 facilities 2003-03-26
Elster, Mary Beth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2003-09-05
Manella, Christopher

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-12-11
Muhlbach, Peter

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-11-20
Parham, Maria

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-27
Tucson Mather Plaza LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2003-03-26
Wadleigh, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-07-01

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