PUEBLO SPRINGS REHABILITATION CENTER – TUCSON, AZ

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center

5545 EAST LEE STREET, Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 296-2306
129 beds
All Tucson facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
73.48
Score /100
#6674
National Rank

#6674
of 14703 facilities
National
54.6% position
#118
of 140 in AZ
State Rank
#21
of 24 in Pima
County Rank
#18
of 21 in Tucson
City Rank
#8
of 9 in ZIP 85712
ZIP Rank






About Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation CenterPueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center is located at 5545 East Lee Street, Tucson, AZ, reachable at (520) 296-2306. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 129.0 certified beds and serves an average of 83 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-01-16. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center

Address

5545 East Lee Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 129 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
73.48
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6674 of 14703 nationally – #118 of 140 in Arizona

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center offers a mid-range care option in Tucson, AZ. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightPueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center currently provides 2 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.3%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 59 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 44 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours58 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours17 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 39 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours9 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $14,498. 22 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 49.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,674
of 14,703
National
Top 45%
#118
of 140
AZ State
Bottom 16% in AZ
#21
of 24
️ Pima County
#21 of 24
#18
of 21
️ Tucson
#18 of 21
#8
of 9
ZIP 85712
#8 of 9

Nationally, Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center ranks 6674th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 118th out of 140 nursing homes. In Tucson, it ranks 18th out of 21 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 8th of 9. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,196 nationally and RN hours rank #12,920 nationally (#129 in AZ).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 3.37 #8,932 / 14,703 #94 / 140 Below average
2023 3.69 #6,249 / 14,703 #71 / 140 Above average
2024 3.46 #8,580 / 14,703 #97 / 140 Below average
2025 3.29 #10,867 / 14,703 #116 / 140 Below average
2026 2.99 #13,196 / 14,703 #131 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AZ State Rank Note
2022 0.37 #11,331 / 14,703 #121 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.38 #10,563 / 14,703 #108 / 140 Below average
2024 0.30 #12,374 / 14,703 #128 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.31 #12,447 / 14,703 #128 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.29 #12,920 / 14,703 #129 / 140 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-01-16. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (520) 296-2306 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.5/100, placing it #6674 of 14703 facilities nationally and #118 of 140 in Arizona. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 2 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 17 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 58 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 44 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 39 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $14,498. 22 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 49.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center ranks 6674th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AZ, it ranks 118th out of 140 nursing homes. In Tucson, it ranks 18th out of 21 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 8th of 9. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,196 nationally and RN hours rank #12,920 nationally (#129 in AZ). Our composite quality score of 73.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Tucson, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/arizona/tucson/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

5545 EAST LEE STREET, Tucson, AZ 85712
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

WILLOW CANYON HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 129
Average Residents / Day 83 (65% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Pima County, AZ
City Tucson, AZ
ZIP Code 85712
Approved Since January 16, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 035068
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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