Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated April 17, 2026

Nursing Homes in Tucson, AZ

All 51 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

51
Licensed Facilities
66
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Tucson, AZ

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 51 licensed nursing homes in Tucson, AZ. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 66/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated April 17, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Tucson is SANTA ROSA CARE CENTER, with a Clarity Score of 37/100. Other top-ranked facilities include HANDMAKER HOME FOR THE AGING, FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 5 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Tucson, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated April 17, 2026
51
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
66/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
5
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Tucson, AZ

51 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

Showing top 20 of 51 facilities. View all 51 in directory →

Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 51 licensed nursing homes in Tucson, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Tucson, AZ?
There are 51 licensed nursing homes in Tucson, AZ according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated April 17, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Tucson, AZ?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, SANTA ROSA CARE CENTER has the highest Clarity Score (37/100) among nursing homes in Tucson, AZ. Other top-ranked facilities include HANDMAKER HOME FOR THE AGING, FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Tucson?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Tucson, AZ is 66/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Tucson accept Medicare?
0 of the 51 nursing homes in Tucson, AZ are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Tucson with serious violations?
5 nursing homes in Tucson, AZ have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.