Brookdale Santa Catalina
Tucson, Arizona · CCN 035253
20 surveys since 2011, 1 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 89
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 42
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING
- County
- Pima
- Medicare-certified since
- 1999
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 24 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Arizona.
Last survey on record
May 29, 2026
164 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.45 | 3.73 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.01 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 37.8% | 48.6% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2064.5% | E1135.5% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6552×
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F7262×
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5541×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Brookdale Santa Catalina, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF607May 29, 2026
Based on interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure their Neglect policy was implemented in that an allegation of neglect was not reported to the SA within the required timeframe and the investigation of the alleged neglect was not documented. The deficient practice could lead to residents feeling unsafe and/or having their needs unmet while receiving care at the facility.Findings include:A facility self-report was submitted to the SA on April 20, 2026 at 11:51 A.M., which revealed that a Nursing Student had voiced an allegation of neglect to Registered Nurse (RN/Staff #2). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF609May 29, 2026
Based on interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of neglect was reported to the SA within the timeframes required by the facility's policy and federal regulation. The deficient practice could lead to residents feeling unsafe and/or having their needs unmet while receiving care at the facility.Findings include:A facility self-report was submitted to the SA on April 20, 2026 at 11:51 A.M., which revealed that a Nursing Student had voiced an allegation of neglect to Registered Nurse (RN/Staff #2). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF610May 29, 2026
Based on interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of neglect was thoroughly investigated and that the investigation was documented. The deficient practice could lead to residents feeling unsafe and/or having their needs unmet while receiving care at the facility.Findings include:A facility self-report was submitted to the SA on April 20, 2026 at 11:51 A.M., which revealed that a Nursing Student had voiced an allegation of neglect to Registered Nurse (RN/Staff #2). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Jun 27, 2025
Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure that medications were administered, stored and residents were assessed for self-administration of medication for 3 residents (#1, #7 and #24). The deficient practice could result in medications not being administered according to physician's orders and medications not being stored safely.-Regarding Resident # 7Resident #7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include fracture of the right femur, cognitive communication deficit, weakness, and the need for assistance with personal care. Review of the admission MDS, dated [DATE] revealed a BIMS score of 13 which indicated Resident #7 was cognitively intact. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 27, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, and review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure multiple infection control practices were being adhered to in the kitchen. The deficient practices could increase the risk of residents consuming food that is not being prepared in a sanitary manner. The facility ' s census was 27.Findings include:On June 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM, the tray line was observed in the 1st floor kitchen. The Sous Chef/Staff #23 was observed using a red knife to split open a baked potato. He then took a piece of cooked chicken, with tongs, and moved it from the pan on the tray line to a cutting board behind him. He then used the same red knife to chop up the cooked chicken. An interview was conducted with the Executive Chef/Staff #31 on June 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 89 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 27, 2026Standard1 finding
- May 29, 2026Complaint3 findings
- Apr 22, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Jun 27, 2025Standard and complaint5 findings
- Feb 12, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Jun 24, 2024Complaint2 findings
- May 1, 2024Standard5 findings
- Jan 5, 2023Standard14 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Aug 18, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Jan 14, 2022Standard and complaint6 findings
- Dec 21, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Aug 22, 2019Standard and complaint5 findings
- Apr 11, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Jun 7, 2018Standard5 findings
- Apr 12, 2017Standard4 findings
- Feb 25, 2016Standard2 findings
- Jan 15, 2015Standard and complaint5 findings
- Sep 19, 2013—8 findings
- Jul 11, 2012—12 findings
- Apr 7, 2011—6 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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