Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center in Tucson, AZ

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  • Interior

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and decor.

  • Decor

    An interior view of a hair salon with a barber chair and mirrors.

  • Building

    A brick building with a sign that reads 'Sabino Canyon' surrounded by desert landscaping under a clear blue sky.

  • Outdoor

    Entrance sign for Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room with exercise equipment and parallel bars, designed for physical therapy.

  • Rehabilitation

    Two individuals engaged in a physical therapy session at a healthcare facility.

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center in Tucson, AZ

Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center is an assisted living community in Tucson, AZ.

Information last verified:

5830 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 116 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center

differentiator 33 reviews mention this

Care experiences vary widely

Residents and families describe care that ranges from very attentive to unsafe and neglectful.

Reviewers repeatedly come back to the day-to-day care experience, and the stories are not consistent. Many describe nurses, CNAs, therapists, and doctors as kind, communicative, and responsive to changes in condition. Other reviewers report problems such as delayed or missed assistance, medication issues, and trouble getting timely help by phone or call button. Several comments also connect these concerns to worse outcomes or rushed transfers back to hospitals.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Staffing and call response concerns

Some families say staffing levels and call response were unreliable at critical times.

A recurring negative theme is that help was not available when it was needed. Some reviewers describe call buttons not being answered promptly and staff taking long periods to assist with basic needs. A separate set of comments mentions nurses being unavailable for medication questions or help after hours, and difficulty getting clear updates by phone. One reviewer ties understaffing to a family member getting worse after admission and requiring transfer elsewhere.

common 20 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy and activities

Therapy and activities come through as a major part of the stay experience.

Many residents and families praise physical therapy (and sometimes occupational and speech therapy) as effective and patient-focused. Several reviewers describe therapists tailoring sessions to comfort and recovery needs, with improved mobility or reduced pain. Activities also show up as a bright spot, with mentions of bingo, ice cream Fridays, scrabble, and other scheduled time. At the same time, a smaller group says therapy time was too limited or paused on weekends, which reduced the amount of rehab their loved ones received.

caveat 20 reviews mention this

Cleaning, repairs, and remodeling

Reviews mention both clean, well-kept spaces and reports of major upkeep problems.

Some reviewers say the facility is kept clean, recently painted, in good repair, and recently remodeled. A few also describe updates that improved the look of the building and reduced concerns during their stay. Other reviewers describe visible disrepair such as leaking ceilings, stained areas, damaged rooms, pests, and unpleasant odors. Those negative cleanliness and repair comments often appear alongside concerns about assistance delays and overall safety.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 112 resident community capacity 112 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Tucson International (10 miles away) Tucson International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Grace To The Nations (0.4 miles)
  • Desert Valley Adventist Church (1.1 miles)
  • Rincon Congregational Church (1.4 miles)
  • Christ Presbyterian Church (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Escalera Health (0.5 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of Arizona (0.5 miles)
  • Sonora Family Practice (0.5 miles)
  • Katie S Artz (0.6 miles)
  • Desert Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • El Dorado Eye Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Urological Associates of Southern Arizona PC (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Green HealthMart Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • New China Super Buffet (0.7 miles)
  • Whataburger (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Beyond Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Green Burrito (0.8 miles)
  • Roadhouse Cinemas - Tu (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tmc Labor and Delivery (0.8 miles)
  • Providence Service (1 miles)
  • Danville Services (1.3 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital - Tucson (1.3 miles)
  • Curahealth Tucson (1.3 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Coffee X Change (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • LeBuzz Caffe (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Park Place 20 And Xd (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Udall Park Soccer Fields (2.1 miles)
  • Palo Verde Park (2.1 miles)

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