Sacaton, AZ

Caring House

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $28,695 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

510 South Ocotillo Road, Sacaton, AZ

(520) 562-7400

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

82

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-06-19

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

2.46

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

4.90

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

7.74

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.7
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.5
0.8 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.1%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
94.6%
4.3 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
2.1%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.9%
4.2%
1.3 pts better
11.4%
8.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
5.3%
2.6 pts better
5.4%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.9%
20.5%
16.6 pts better
19.6%
15.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.2%
11.8%
5.4 pts worse
16.7%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.6%
14.5%
4.9 pts better
16.3%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.8%
10.8%
6 pts worse
14.9%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
0.9%
0.7 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
1.2%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.8%
20.5%
6.7 pts better
19.8%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.7%
4.8%
1.1 pts better
5.1%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
91.1%
5.2 pts better
81.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.5%
10.7%
0.8 pts worse
12.0%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
1.1%
3.4 pts worse
1.6%
2.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.5%
87.3%
1.2 pts better
79.7%
8.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 33.9%
24.6%
9.3 pts worse
23.9%
10 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-25 · Fire 2025-07-25

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-15 · Fire 2023-09-15

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-12 · Fire 2022-08-12

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-09-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-09-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-09-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-09-18

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-11-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-09-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-25

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-15

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2022-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2022-09-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-09-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,260 2025-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $13,260

Fine

$15,435 2024-11-08

Fine

Fine · fine $15,435

Fine

$0 2024-11-08

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-12-12 · 8 days

8 day denial

Ownership

Gila River Health Care Corporation

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2015-08-05
Ayres, Carl

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-04
Haake, Max

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-07-11
Horton, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-05-25
Kramer, Darcy

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-01-19
Schurz, Myron

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-08-07
Wilkoff, Ross

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-02-28

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