Mountain View Care Center
1313 West Magee Road · Tucson, AZ · 85704 · 5207972600
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.45 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 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 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035232 · certified since May 23, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.