Handmaker Home For The Aging
Tucson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035016) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (520) 881-2323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Handmaker Home For The Aging has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Handmaker Home For The Aging reports total nurse staffing of 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.0%.
Handmaker Home For The Aging has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Handmaker Home For The Aging is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 76.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Handmaker holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Arizona state average of 3.32. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Handmaker Home For The Aging. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation before making a decision.
The facility is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Handmaker Home For The Aging has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. It is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 76.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit facility and is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Handmaker scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5208812323 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5208812323 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035016?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.