Life Care Center of Tucson
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 · Pima County · (520) 575-0900
162 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 035140 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 10, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Arizona average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 30 health citations since March 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years; the largest was $14,380, and the latest is dated July 10, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.85 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Arizona and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
42.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Arizona average 45.1%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
803/23
112/23
401/24
102/24
1007/24
208/25
109/25
101/26
104/26
107/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
21D
8E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 10, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interviews, review of facility documentation, clinical records and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (Resident #15) out of one sampled resident was free from preventable accident by failing to ensure appropriate safety measures during a transfer. The universe was sixty. The deficient practice could place other residents at risk for preventable falls and serous injury.
April 23, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, facility documentation, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1) was free from verbal abuse by a staff member. The deficient practice could result in other residents being abused. Findings Include:-Regarding Resident #1:Resident # 1 (alleged victim) was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcers, absence of left foot, morbid obesity, and mood disorder. A comprehensive care plan initiated on August 25, 2025 revealed that the resident had an activity of daily living (ADL) self care performance deficit due to activity intolerance. The care plan further revealed interventions that included toilet use requiring maximum assistance and requiring 2-person dependent assist with transfers. [...]
January 5, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, review of records, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to protect the rights of one of three sampled residents (#119) to be free from abuse by another resident (#103). The deficient practice could lead to ongoing abuse, leading to harm to other residents.-
September 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate assessment, monitoring, and supervision to prevent elopement for one of the 5 sampled residents. The deficient practice could result in injury to residents. Findings Include:Resident #119 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnoses of Essential (primary) hypertension, hyperlipidemia, unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition, chronic kidney disease, stage 3, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis, occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery, nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency, dysphagia following cerebral infarction. An admission minimum data set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], revealed the resident had a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 4, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. [...]
August 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBBased on clinical record review, interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure 4 out of 4 residents' (#47, #48, #52, and #53) medications were not misappropriated by nursing staff. The deficient practice resulted in the facility not keeping an accurate record of controlled substances.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure a resident (#40) received medications according to physician's orders. The deficient practice could result in resident experiencing unnecessary pain.
July 17, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, facility documentation, policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure adequate and comfortable temperature levels was provided to meet the needs of 14 residents (#4, #5, #8, #11, #20, #25, #34, #35, #41, #42, #43, #48, #56, and #167). The deficient practice could result in the resident's room not having a homelike and comfortable environment. The facility census was 58 and the sample was 14.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure multiple food items were stored at safe temperatures in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice could result in placing residents at risk for food-borne illnesses. The facility census was 58.
- E Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the emergency and standby power systems were functioning properly. Failure to implement an emergency and standby power systems plan during an emergency could lead to harm of the patients and/or staff.
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interviews, and the facility's documentation and policies, the facility failed to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents:
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee record review, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective training program for annual training: abuse, resident rights, infection control, dementia training, and emergency preparedness for multiple staff (#50, #26, #43, #54, #38, #59, #32 and #110). The deficient practice could impact the safety, rights, and care provided to residents.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that two residents (#222 and #223) and/or the resident's representative received an accurate and complete Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when Medicare services terminated. The deficient practice could result in residents not knowing of their potential liability for payment.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on documentation, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that initial and ongoing weights were conducted for one resident (Resident #36). The deficient practice could result in a change of condition not being assessed and monitored.
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a staff interview, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that the daily staff posting included the correct information.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee record review, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one staff (#110) was free of tuberculosis (TB) prior to working in the facility. The deficient practice could result in residents being infected with tuberculosis.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on documentation, staff interviews, and the facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#6) received assistance with bathing. The deficient practice could result in poor hygiene and skin infections.
February 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, facility documents and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a residents' care was not neglected. Neglected care could result in increased morbidity for residents.
January 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident's representative (#4) was able to exercise her rights regarding decisions about the resident's care. This deficient practice could result in resident's or their representatives not being able to make their own healthcare decisions.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#4) was free from neglect by staff. The deficient practice could result in further incidents of neglect of the residents.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility documentation, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure an injury of unknown origin was reported to the Administrator, and state agency within 24 hours.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#4) was assessed according to professional standards. The deficient practice could result in a delay of clinically necessary treatment.
December 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, facility documentation, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (#10) was free from physical abuse by staff. The deficient practice could result in further incidents of staff to resident abuse.
March 14, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that three residents (#17, #67, #275 ) and/or the resident's representative received the Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) when Medicare services terminated. The sample size was 3. The deficient practice could result in residents not being informed of their potential liability for payment.
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, clinical record reviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was not 5% or greater by failing to administer a medication as ordered for two of three sampled residents (#26 and #48). The medication error rate was 10.71%. The deficient practice could result in additional medication errors.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain an environment for residents that was free of pervasive odors. The deficient practice could result in residents not having a homelike environment.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record review, resident interview, staff interviews, observation, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure nail care was provided for one resident (#18). The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving necessary care and services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#60) received care and services in accordance with physician's orders, professional standards of practice and his person-centered care plan. The sample size was 23. The deficient practice could increase the risk for complications and/or rehospitalization.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, clinical record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure one resident (#4) received appropriate catheter care and services in accordance with professional standards. Two residents were reviewed for urinary catheter/Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The deficient practice could result in complications with indwelling urinary catheters, including infection.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of policy, the facility failed to ensure medication was obtained and available to meet the needs of one resident (#43). The sample size was 5. The deficient practice may result in residents not receiving medications necessary to treat their medical conditions.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored safely and secured in the medication cart. The deficient practice could increase the risk for unsecured medications, including/and/or schedule II - V medications, to be unsecured.
Fire safety inspections
28 fire safety citations on file: 18 on July 17, 2024, 10 on March 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation28 citations
- G Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- E Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- E Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- E Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- E Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
- E Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- G Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- E Meet other general requirements.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D 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.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.85 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.22 | 3.51 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.95 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.9% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 43.8% | 43.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.73 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.10 on weekdays and 3.22 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.06 in April to June 2025 to 3.85 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.10 | 3.22 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.65 | 3.89 | 3.33 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.94 | 0.71 | 4.11 | 3.52 | 0.7% | 0 of 92 | 71 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.06 | 0.61 | 4.26 | 3.54 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 71 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Arizona, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.87 | 0.63 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Arizona | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 10.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.3 | 23.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.3 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TUCSON MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston, Forrest | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 06/25/2014 | |
| Butner, Nancy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/16/2018 | |
| Idrissou, Laura | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/28/2015 | |
| Killingsworth, Corrine | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/09/2026 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/25/2014 | |
| Butner, Nancy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/16/2018 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Franco, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/12/2025 | |
| Idrissou, Laura | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/28/2015 | |
| Killingsworth, Corrine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/09/2026 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/06/2025 | |
| Sarah, Alif | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/27/2019 | |
| Smith, Frank | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/19/2025 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2014 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/31/2014 | |
| Killingsworth, Corrine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/13/2026 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/31/2014 | |
| Sarah, Alif | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/27/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 10, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on April 23, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on 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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 14, 2023: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.22 hours per resident per day, below the Arizona average of 3.51.
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- Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation Tucson, 5.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Park Avenue Health and Rehabilitation Center Tucson, 5.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Haven of Tucson Tucson, 7.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital Oro Valley, 7.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
Arizona contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Arizona. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Arizona Department of Health Services, Long Term Care Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: AZ Care Check, where Arizona publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Life Care Center of Tucson's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Life Care Center of Tucson 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of Tucson get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 10, 2026. The Arizona average is 6.4.
- Has Life Care Center of Tucson been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years.
- Does Life Care Center of Tucson accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Life Care Center of Tucson?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: TUCSON MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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