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Mixed. Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 68 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Arizona state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 21.6 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 21.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.51 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 53 percent.
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Going right
No federal fines
Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.
Low rate of pressure ulcers
Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.
Low rate of falls with major injury
Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.
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Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.