La Canada Care Center
7970 North la Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704 · (520) 797-1191
For profit - Limited Liability company · 128 certified beds
La Canada Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 3 citations (the Arizona average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 24, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 24, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 24, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 24, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- 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.March 5, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 5, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 21, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 21, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278January 21, 2026
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 | 3.26 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 97.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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