Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona · CCN 035292 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Sandstone Healthcare Group (3 facilities, chain average 1.7 stars)
CMS rates Sandstone Estates Rehab Centre 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 103 certified beds, 61 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.2601 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.36714 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.83032 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.6% (registered nurses 42.9%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-06-05 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0687 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-03-20 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-21 |
| 2026-03-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-20 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-20 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-13 |
| 2025-05-09 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-27 |
| 2024-10-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-10-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2023-01-26 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-03 |
| 2023-01-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-03 |
| 2023-01-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-14 |
| 2023-01-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-14 |
| 2023-01-26 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-14 |
| 2023-01-26 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-03 |
| 2023-01-26 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-03 |
| 2023-01-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-03 |
| 2023-01-26 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-02-01 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicho Family Trust Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 2022-07-01 |
| Sunny Trust Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 2022-07-01 |
| Whitte Trust Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 2022-07-01 |
| Curis Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Sandstone Healthcare Group LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Sandstone Healthcare Group LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Bejar, Nissim Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Cohen, Elliot Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Cohen, Michael Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Hunt, Steven Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Shaeffer, April Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Shir, Ahmad Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Bejar, Nissim Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Cohen, Elliot Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Berkowitz, David Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Meystel, Yosef Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Cohen, Michael Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Shaeffer, April Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Bejar, Nissim Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Cohen, Elliot Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Cohen, Michael Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Hunt, Steven Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Meystel, Meir Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Shaeffer, April Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Shir, Ahmad Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Spector, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Turofsky, Steven Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Wilhelm, Naftali Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-07-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Pima County.