Life Care Center of Tucson
6211 North la Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 · (520) 575-0900
For profit - Corporation · 162 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Life Care Center of Tucson has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 1 citation, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Arizona average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $14,380 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 10, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 23, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 5, 2026 · 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: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 15, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 15, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 17, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.January 5, 2024 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 5, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 5, 2024 · F0609 · 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.January 5, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 7, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,380July 10, 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 | 3.85 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 162 |
| Average residents per day | 84.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Skilled Nursing Unit at Oro Valley Hospital Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Center at Tucson Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Haven of Saguaro Valley Tucson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation Tucson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mountain View Care Center Tucson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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