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Handmaker Home For The Aging
2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Handmaker Home For The Aging Description
Handmaker Home For The Aging is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 3.1 miles outside Tucson, Arizona. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 124th highest rated community in the city out of 161 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Handmaker senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some expressing dissatisfaction and others praising the care and services provided.
- Several reviewers express concerns about administrative responsiveness, technical issues such as non-functional phones, and perceived inadequate staffing levels. One reviewer specifically mentions a negative experience related to religious preferences and a lack of qualified nursing staff for safe patient transfers.
- Concerns about the facility's cleanliness and pest control have been raised, alongside issues with the quality of food and activities provided. Some reviewers also mention a perceived lack of attention and care from the staff.
- On the positive side, many reviewers highlight the caring and compassionate nature of the staff, the quality of the food, and the range of activities available for residents. The Adventure Bus program and memory care programming receive specific praise for their innovation and positive impact on residents and their families.
- Some reviewers share heartfelt stories of their loved ones receiving excellent end-of-life care, emphasizing the staff's understanding, love, and accommodation during difficult times. The overall environment is described as warm, welcoming, and conducive to rehabilitation and long-term care.
- However, there are also reports of negative experiences with rehab care, including issues with room assignments, comfort, and responsiveness to pain management needs. One reviewer mentions the loss of personal belongings and dissatisfaction with the handling of such incidents.
- Despite the criticisms, several reviewers express gratitude for the care their family members received, highlighting Handmaker as a place of comfort and happiness for residents. The staff's dedication and the facility's commitment to providing a high level of care are frequently mentioned as reasons for their satisfaction.
In summary, while there are areas of concern that need addressing, many families have found Handmaker to be a caring and supportive environment for their loved ones. The facility's staff, activities, and care quality are often cited as reasons for their positive experiences.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 94
Total current residents: 81
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $17552
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-03 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-03 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-03 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-15 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-15 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-15 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-12-18 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| 2020-12-28 | 2021-01-28 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2019-01-08 | 2019-02-20 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-06-28 | $6,500 |
| 2020-10-09 | $7,378 |
| 2020-10-09 | $7,100 |
| 2020-12-28 | $5,330 |
| 2021-05-31 | $650 |
| 2023-04-17 | $4,194 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Tucson which is 3.1 miles away and has a population of 531,641 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $51,373, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 89
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 73.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 63 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 301 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The median age is 33.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.46% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 32% Hispanic or Latino, and 56% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.31 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 157.0, Moderate Days 108.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 8.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Trader Joe's
0.4 miles awayFry's Food and Drug
0.4 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
0.9 miles awaySandyi Oriental Market
1.0 miles awayBashas'
1.3 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
BBVA
0.5 miles awayChase
0.9 miles awayWells Fargo
1.4 miles awayTucson Federal Credit Union Midtown Branch
1.7 miles awayBLMO Harris Bank
1.8 miles awayHospitals
Tucson Medical Center
0.3 miles awayPalo Verde Behavioral Health
0.7 miles awaySaint Joseph's Hospital
2.1 miles awayCornerstone Hospital of Southeastern Arizona
2.9 miles awayBanner University Medical Center Tucson
3.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.1 miles awayWalgreens
0.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayDentists
Craycroft Prime Dental
0.6 miles awayLeber Orthodontics
1.5 miles awayDehnert Dental
1.9 miles awayBroadway Smiles Denistry
1.9 miles awayLuis Cueva DDS
2.8 miles awayParks
3
0.1 miles away2
0.2 miles away1
0.2 miles awayArcadia Square
0.4 miles awayPinecrest Park
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Park Place Mall
2.2 miles awayPlaza Del Oro
7.3 miles awayFoothills Mall
9.8 miles awayCulture
Legacy Gallery
1.4 miles awayUnscrewed Theater
2.4 miles awayThe Drawing Studio
3.0 miles awayGaslight Theatre
3.1 miles awayDeMeester Performance Center
3.4 miles awayRestaurants
IHOP
0.2 miles awayOutback Steakhouse
0.3 miles awayLa Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill
0.3 miles awayFirst Watch
0.4 miles awayKaramelo King
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