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HomeArizonaLa Canada Care Center

La Canada Care Center

7970 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 857045207971191
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
128
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 128 certified beds with an average of 99.1 residents per day (77% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Feb 2, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.28 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.4% (high)

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

La Canada Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tucson, Arizona with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored above average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
99.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 19, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pima
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 7, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.28 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.4%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BANDERA HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 25, 2015
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 25, 2006
INVASERV LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
NURSA INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2015
EAGAR, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
JATOI, MANSOOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
PETERSON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 25, 2015
JONES, CHRISTINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 26, 2019
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for La Canada Care Center?▾
La Canada Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has La Canada Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
La Canada Care Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 2, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at La Canada Care Center?▾
La Canada Care Center provides 3.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.4%.
How many beds does La Canada Care Center have?▾
La Canada Care Center has 128 certified beds with an average of 99.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near La Canada Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 20 other nursing homes in Tucson, Arizona with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Tucson nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

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