Caring House
510 South Ocotillo Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147 · (520) 562-7400
Government - Federal · 100 certified beds
Caring House has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 5 citations (the Arizona average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $28,695 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 25, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 25, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 25, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 25, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 25, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 25, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 18, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 18, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,260September 18, 2025
- Fine of $15,435November 8, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 8 daysStarting December 12, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arizona average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Federal |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 81.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Apache Junction Health Center Apache Junction · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Casa Grande · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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