Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center
6150 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 · Pima County · (520) 296-6181
312 certified beds, about 183 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035145 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since April 2022, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.64 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.51 of those hours.
28.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arizona average 45.1%).
CMS links it to Atied Associates, an affiliated group of 12 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
June 26, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that appropriate infection prevention and control practices were followed regarding catheter bag placement, dining services and meal tray delivery services for 5 residents (#9, #117, #110, #52 and #145) The deficient practice could result in the spread of infection.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and residents interview, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered and stored according to policy for one out of 34 sampled resident (#13). The universe was 171. The deficient practice could result in overdose, negative medication interactions and other residents having unrestricted access to medications.
May 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation, and review of facility policies and procedures, the facility failed to protect the rights of one three resident's (#20) to be free from abuse by another resident. The deficient practice had the potential to result in further abuse of residents.-Regarding Resident # 35:Resident #35 (alleged perpetrator) was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including unspecified dementia, altered mental status, and brief psychotic disorder. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated February 11, 2026, revealed Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, which indicated intact cognition, no behaviors of wandering were exhibited during the assessment period. A psychosocial well-being care plan, initiated on November 18, 2025, revealed the following problem area: [...]
June 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of clinical record, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure three residents (#22, #26 and #27) were not abused by other residents (#125, #50 and#145). The deficient practice could lead to physical and psychosocial harm of residents.-Regarding Resident #22 (alleged victim):Resident #22 was re-admitted to the facility September 20, 2023, with diagnoses that included dysphagia, catatonic schizophrenia, cerebral infarction, hyperlipidemia, vascular dementia with behavioral disturbance, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder with severe psychotic symptoms, and restlessness and agitation. A quarterly minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #22 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 00, indicating severe cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on the clinical record, staff interviews, facility policy and facility records, the facility failed to ensure that 1 resident (#33) was safe. Failure to ensure the resident's safety could lead to resident harm.
June 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and review of facility protocol and policies the facility failed to ensure one resident (#5) was free from accidents during a hoyer transfer. The deficient practice could lead to major injury.
October 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, clinical record review, facility documents and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that three residents (#33, #24, #11) were not abused. This deficient practice could result in further incidents of abuse.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, facility records and facility policy the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#24) is free from preventable falls. This deficient practice could result in increased morbidity and mortality.
July 14, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews and review of policy, the facility failed to maintain a safe, comfortable homelike environment related to ambient temperatures. The facility census was 227. The deficient practice may result in uncomfortable ambient temperature levels.
April 29, 2022Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wrote-Resident #109 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses that included a tear of the medial meniscus, age related physical debility, hemiplegia and hemiparesis of the left side. Review of the clinical record revealed an order dated January 7, 2019 for restorative nursing (RNA) 3 to 5 times per week to prevent a decrease in range of motion. A care plan dated March 12, 2019 revealed that the resident is receiving restorative nursing services to maintain functional ability. The goal is that the resident will maintain joint function. Approaches including AROM (Active Range of Motion) to the lower extremity as tolerated 3- 5 times per week. Review of the care plan dated July 17, 2020 revealed the resident is at high risk for falls related to limited function. Approaches included implementing an exercise program that targeted strength, gait and balance. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that medications were dated according to the standard of practice, and failed to ensure that expired medications were not available for administration. The deficient practice could result in expired medications being administered to residents.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, policy review and the Form Instructions for the Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN), the facility failed to provide evidence that the Skilled Nursing Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) was issued to one (#108) of three sampled residents. The deficient practice could result in residents not being informed of their potential liability for payment.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#43) with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness was referred to the appropriate State-designated mental health or intellectual disability authority for review once the resident's stay exceeded 30 days. The sample size was 3. The deficient practice could result in necessary specialized services not being provided for residents that need it.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#71) received a Level I Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) after remaining in the facility for longer than the predetermined 30-day convalescent stay. The deficient practice increases the risk that individuals identified with mental disorders may not be evaluated to receive care and services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure medications were not left in the room of one resident (#95). The deficient practice could negatively impact residents' care, and could result in residents not receiving medications as ordered by the physician.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and review of policy and procedure, the facility failed to provide one sampled resident (#335) the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. The deficient practice could result in the resident's hygiene needs not being met.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on July 14, 2023, 4 on April 29, 2022, 4 on December 12, 2019.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.64 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.51 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.87 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.2% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.4% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.76 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.76 in April to June 2025 to 3.64 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.51 | 3.76 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 183 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.72 | 0.50 | 3.83 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 184 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.86 | 0.49 | 3.99 | 3.54 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 176 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.76 | 0.50 | 3.90 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 179 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arizona, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.87 | 0.63 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.8 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.0 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.0 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.3 | 23.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DEVON GABLES REHABILITATION CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Atied Associates, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 1.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothner, William | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 40% | 03/06/2012 |
| Rothner, Daniel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 03/06/2012 |
| Rothner, Melissa | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 03/06/2012 |
| Rothner, Rachel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 7% | 03/06/2012 |
| Friebus, Heather | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2012 | |
| Rothner, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/06/2012 | |
| Zimmerman, Joe | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2012 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 29, 2022: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2026: "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."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the Arizona average of 3.51.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center Tucson, 0.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Pueblo Springs Rehabilitation Center Tucson, 0.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Foothills Rehabilitation Center Tucson, 1.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Handmaker Home for the Aging Tucson, 1.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Haven of Saguaro Valley Tucson, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- The Center at Tucson Tucson, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Santa Rosa Care Center Tucson, 1.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
Arizona contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Arizona Department of Health Services, Long Term Care Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: AZ Care Check, where Arizona publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2026. The Arizona average is 6.4.
- Has Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Atied Associates. Legal business name: DEVON GABLES REHABILITATION CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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