Handmaker Home For The Aging

2221 North Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson AZ, 85712

Resident Review Score
6.9
|
Good
Starting price

$3,862

For this area
$$$
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Handmaker Home For The Aging is a nursing home in Tucson, AZ, with 94 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Handmaker Home For The Aging offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $2,907 and range up to $6,300 per month. The average price in the community is $4,604, which is higher than the average cost of $4,603 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is more than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.9 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.3 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides vegan or vegetarian meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information. Apartment-style units are not always available, but this community offers studio/efficiency units and group housing options.

There are eight hospitals within 25 miles of Handmaker Home For The Aging. The two closest hospitals are Tucson Medical Center, which is 0.5 miles away, and St Joseph'S Hospital, which is 2.3 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for quality are poor (rating of 1) and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Handmaker Home For The Aging are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(520) 881-2323

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Starting price

$2,400

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
StudioStarting at$3,862
One BedroomStarting at$3,862
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Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
6.9
|
Good
#13 in Tucson, AZ
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved23
Loved2
Good0
Average3
Below Average13

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community, Handmaker, consistently receives praise for its highly competent and caring staff, widespread professional culture, and broad range of activities that keep residents engaged and happy. Many residents and their families have expressed deep satisfaction with the personalized and compassionate care provided, citing the staff's dedication and kindness as pivotal to the wellbeing of their loved ones. From exceptional physical therapy to an environment that is both clean and welcoming, the community has garnered high recommendations from both current residents and their families. The staff's long tenure is often highlighted as a testament to the supportive and passionate work environment.
However, not all feedback is without criticism. A few reviewers have expressed concerns about staffing levels, lack of personalized care in specific instances, and lapses in communication regarding resident care needs. Issues like missing personal items and frustrations with medication distribution were pointed out, indicating areas where improvements could be beneficial. Despite these concerns, the majority sentiment leans heavily towards satisfaction with the services provided, the environment, and the overall care and attention residents receive, making this community a favored option for many looking for compassionate and comprehensive care for their loved ones.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Handmaker Home For The Aging

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

94
121.4

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2
2.8

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.4

Local Avg

quality

2
4

Local Avg

staff

3
3.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.7

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.8

Local Avg

fines

2
1.9

Local Avg

amount of fines

$4,844
$7,463

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.3

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

64
49.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

60
49.5

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.6

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    HANDMAKER HOME FOR THE AGING

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    35016

  • Provider SSA county code

    90

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 01, 1967

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Handmaker Home For The Aging

Outdoor Areas
Clubs & Communities
Pet Friendly
Housekeeping

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

1 Total Complaints Reported

6 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Total Deficiencies Reported

Accommodations

Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Complimentary Wi-fi

Outdoor Areas

Studio / Efficiency

Occupancy

67 Current Occupants

74 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Dogs Allowed

Jewish

Medicare Participant Since 01/01/1967

Pet Friendly

Safety

Emergency Call System

Secured Community

Dining & Nutrition

Kosher Available

Meals Provided

Vegetarian Available

Hospitals

Tucson Medical Center

5301 East Grant Road

Distance: 0.4 miles

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Institute Of Tucson

2650 North Wyatt

Distance: 0.5 miles

Kindred Hospital Of Tucson

355 North Wilmot

Distance: 2.2 miles

Churches

Village Church

1926 North Cloverland Avenue, Tucson

Distance: 0.3 miles

Pima Street Baptist Church

5056 East Pima Street, Tucson

Distance: 0.4 miles

Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona

5326 East Pima Street, Tucson

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
5.6
|
Good
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