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Life Care Center of Tucson
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
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.
Life Care Center of Tucson, in Tucson, Arizona, is certified for 162 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 8, 28 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pima Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 22 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.9 | 20.6 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 42.3% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 17 Jul 2024, 14 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: D ×28 E ×21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 5 Jan 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0906 | Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers. | E | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 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 | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 14 Mar 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0887 | Educate 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 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 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
| 8 Mar 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.9%, RNs 43.8%; 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 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.0% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Tucson Medical Investors Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2014 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2014 |
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 Life Care Center of Tucson been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Tucson been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Tucson compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Tucson?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Tucson last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jul 2024.
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.