Last Updated: October 2026
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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

B
Grade
54
Score
CMS Ratings
9.7/22
Staffing Quality
8.7/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate76.2%
128
Total Beds
98
Occupied
30
Available

Basic Information

Address:

7970 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE

TUCSON, AZ 85704

Number of Beds:

128

Estimated Occupancy:

76% (~31 available)

Chain:

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:2/5 Stars
Health Inspection:1/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:2/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

035189

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.41

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.26

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.41hLPN: 0.81hAide: 2.04h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Average

This Facility

47.0%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 33.3%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

36

Inspections

4

Feb 2, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Mar 22, 2024

Jan 27, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 27, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Mar 27, 2023From Complaint

Oct 14, 2022 - Health Survey

12 deficiencies cited

Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Low - IsolatedTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 28, 2022

Oct 7, 2021 - Health Survey

18 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2021

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Total fines: $8,278

FineJanuary 21, 2026

$8,278

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 31 beds potentially available
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for LA CANADA CARE CENTER?

LA CANADA CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

LA CANADA CARE CENTER has 128 certified beds. The facility averages 98 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 76%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP network.

How can I contact LA CANADA CARE CENTER?

You can call LA CANADA CARE CENTER at (520)797-1191. The facility is located at 7970 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE, TUCSON, AZ 85704.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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