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La Canada Care Center
7970 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
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.
La Canada Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Tucson, Arizona, certified for 128 beds and caring for about 98 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 2, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 47.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pima Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 22 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.7 | 20.6 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.0% | 42.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,278 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (24 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: 24 Apr 2026, 2 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×8 E ×3 F ×1 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.0%, RNs 33.3%; 0 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 | 13.3% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.5% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Tortolita Healthcare, Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invaserv LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Nursa Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| La Canada Associates (Lca), LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
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 Pima County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Health Green Valley, LLC | Green Valley | 111 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 24.3 | — | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Haven of Saguaro Valley | Tucson | 112 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.1 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Skilled Nursing Unit At Oro Valley Hospital | Oro Valley | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 27.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| The Center At Tucson | Tucson | 96 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Brookdale Santa Catalina | Tucson | 42 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 73.8 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Tucson | 102 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 20.6 | — | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Mountain View Care Center | Tucson | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center | Tucson | 200 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | $25K | 24 Oct 2025 |
All 24 facilities in Pima County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has La Canada Care Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has La Canada Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at La Canada Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates La Canada Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Invaserv LLC and Nursa Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was La Canada Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 2026.
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.