Life Care Center of Tucson
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard · Tucson, AZ · 85741 · 5205750900
162 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 5 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2023
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 May 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035140 · certified since January 7, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.