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Caring House
510 South Ocotillo Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Caring House, in Sacaton, Arizona, is certified for 100 beds under government, federal ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing — and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 4, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $29K and 1 payment denial.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pinal Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.0 | 16.0 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 42.6% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,695 | $9,174 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Jul 2025, 15 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×9 E ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | Fine | $13,260 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Fine | $15,435 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.6% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.5% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.6% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, federal. Legal business name: The Caring House.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gila River Health Care Corporation | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/05/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pinal County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction Health Center | Apache Junction | 190 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7.9 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Casa Grande | 134 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 25.4 | $9K | 7 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Pinal County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Caring House been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Caring House been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $29K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Caring House compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Caring House?
Ownership type is government, federal. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gila River Health Care Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Caring House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.