13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (8 deficiencies)
Tucson, AZ
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ
(520) 575-0900
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
162
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-01-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.06
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
97.1%
1.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
94.6%
3.3 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
2.1%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.5% |
4.2%
6.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.8% |
5.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% |
20.5%
7.8 pts better
|
19.6%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% |
11.8%
0.3 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 pts better
|
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 | 13.3% |
14.5%
1.2 pts better
|
16.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
10.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
1.2%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.1% |
20.5%
1.4 pts better
|
19.8%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
4.8%
2.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.0% |
91.1%
3.9 pts better
|
81.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.3% |
10.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.0% |
87.3%
3.7 pts better
|
79.7%
11.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 33.6% |
24.6%
9 pts worse
|
23.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (8 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-23
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 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-05-12
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 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-10-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-18
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-22
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-12
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 2023-05-12
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-08
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 2022-04-08
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-04-08
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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