nursing home in Tucson, AZ
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center
5545 East Lee Street, Tucson, AZ 85712 · (520) 296-2306
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center is a 129-bed for-profit nursing home in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Arizona average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 6, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 58.3% per year (state average 45.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 129
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- January 16, 1981
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Pima County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035068
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.03 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.21 hrs | 0.70 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.89 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.64 hrs | 3.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 58.3% | 45.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 75% | 43.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 33 | 41 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,928 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 129 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 71.7% | 79.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.4% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.9% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 27.1% | 3.9% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.8% | 21% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.1% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.7% | 94.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 96.9% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 83.3% | 91.8% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 2026 |
| June 6, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Complaint | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| June 6, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| December 7, 2023 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 26, 2024 |
| April 25, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 11, 2023 |
| April 25, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 11, 2023 |
| April 25, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| April 25, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| April 25, 2023 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2023 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES, JACOB Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2017 |
| HARLAN HEIGHTS HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SINGH, JASPREET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2017 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2017 |
| SINGH, JASPREET Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2023 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2017 |
| BARNES, JACOB Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2017 |
| PETERSON, FORREST Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| PORT, BARRY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/26/2018 |
| SINGH, JASPREET Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2023 |
| BARNES, JACOB Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Arizona nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center is at 5545 East Lee Street, Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (520) 296-2306.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.