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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Nursing homes in Tucson, AZ

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Tucson has 21 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.4-star Arizona average. Methodology.

21
Certified homes
3.1 ★
Below average for AZ · Arizona 3.4
3
Five-star homes
2,838
Certified beds

All 21 nursing homes in Tucson, ranked

Ratings in Tucson are best read against Arizona and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Arizona directory or the national best-rated ranking.

Before you choose a nursing home in Tucson

A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:

This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Tucson, AZ · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.