nursing home in Yuma, AZ
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
6051 East 34th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 · (928) 247-8303
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma at a glance
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is a 80-bed government nursing home in Yuma, Arizona (Yuma 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 5.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 20, 2024) found 6 health citations. The Arizona average is 6.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 80
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 22, 2023
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Yuma County
- CMS Certification Number
- 035303
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.58 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.10 hrs | 0.70 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.99 hrs | 3.51 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 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) | 6 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 41 | 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 | 80 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 73 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.3% | 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) | 4.9% | 2.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23% | 10.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 32.1% | 10.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.9% | 12.8% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 13.1% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.4% | 20.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 94.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 96.9% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 75% | 87.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 72.2% | 91.8% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| December 27, 2024 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 February 11, 2025 |
| September 20, 2024 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 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 November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 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 November 1, 2024 |
| September 20, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/03/2022 |
| CHAPMAN, LAURIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma's rating?
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma 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 Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Arizona average of 6.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma 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 Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma and how do I contact it?
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma is at 6051 East 34th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. Phone: (928) 247-8303.
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.