Skilled nursing · Tucson, AZ

Brookdale Santa Catalina

7500 NORTH CALLE SIN ENVIDIA, Tucson, AZ 85718

4 / 5CMS 42 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Brookdale Santa Catalina carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arizona state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 18.2 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.95 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 36 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arizona DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

Pressure ulcer rate

Above national median. Often signals understaffing — ask about repositioning schedules and wound care.

Falls with major injury

This

7.1%

National

1.6%

Above national median. Ask about fall-prevention protocols and individual risk assessment.

Resident weight loss

Above national median. Often signals understaffing during meals — ask about mealtime supervision and assistance.

Federal CMS + Arizona state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.95

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.71

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

36%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

18.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

7.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID035253

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds42

Avg residents30

AZ licenseACTIVE · #NCI-1718

State bed count42

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 10.5% — well above the national median of about 7%. Pressure ulcers form when staff don't reposition residents every two hours. This is a staffing-and-attention signal as much as a clinical one. Worth asking what the repositioning schedule looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 7.1% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Unplanned weight loss rate is 52.4% — above the national median of about 6%. In long-stay facilities this is almost always a feeding-assistance failure: residents who need help eating aren't getting it, especially at dinner when staffing thins. Worth asking how dinner-hour staffing compares to lunch.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Arizona DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

State record

Arizona licensing.

License status

ACTIVE

License number

NCI-1718

Licensed beds

County

Pima

Legal entity form

NURSING HOME (NH)

Source: Arizona Department of Health · last scraped 2026-06-02

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Brookdale Santa Catalina?

Brookdale Santa Catalina has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Brookdale Santa Catalina been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Brookdale Santa Catalina appears in the record section above.

What is Brookdale Santa Catalina's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Brookdale Santa Catalina has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Arizona state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Brookdale Santa Catalina?

Brookdale Santa Catalina is located at 7500 NORTH CALLE SIN ENVIDIA, Tucson, AZ 85718. Phone: (520) 742-6242. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Brookdale Santa Catalina a special focus facility?

Brookdale Santa Catalina is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Brookdale Santa Catalina's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Brookdale Santa Catalina has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Brookdale Santa Catalina compare to other Tucson skilled nursing facilities?

Brookdale Santa Catalina holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 44. Browse the full Tucson directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Brookdale Santa Catalina?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Brookdale Santa Catalina and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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