LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON
6211 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD, TUCSON, AZ 85741 · CCN 035140
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 162
- Avg residents/day
- 71.1
- Phone
- 5205750900
Inspection history vs Arizona & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Arizona avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-07-17 | 13 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +5.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-03-14 | 9 | 7.2 | 9.8 | +1.8 worse |
| 3 | 2022-03-08 | 28 | 8.6 | 9.3 | +19.4 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Environmental | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.94 | 48.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.71 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.07 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (50)
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-05 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-10-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0906Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2024-07-17 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-02-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-01-05 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-01-05 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-05 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-01-05 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-07 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-04-20 · Health · corrected 2023-06-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0688Provide 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.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2022-03-08 · Health · corrected 2022-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2014-06-25 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-06-25 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-09-16 |
| COX, CAYLOR | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-07 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-01 |
| IDRISSOU, LAURA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-06-28 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-06 |
| SARAH, ALIF | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-02-27 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-06-25 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-11-10 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-11-10 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-11-10 |
Other facilities in TUCSON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| THE CENTER AT TUCSON | ★★★★★ | 96 |
| ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-TUCSON | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| SPLENDIDO AT RANCHO VISTOSO | ★★★★★ | 42 |
| CATALINA POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION | ★★★★☆ | 102 |
| PARK AVENUE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 200 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.