Sun Health La Loma Care Center
14260 South Denny Boulevard · Litchfield Park, AZ · 85340 · 6235377400
43 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.00 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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 May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035264 · certified since February 13, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.