Nursing homeFAID #300
Life Care Center of Tucson
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
162
CMS facility ID
035140
Care type
Nursing home
County
Pima
Facility name
Life Care Center of Tucson
Street address
6211 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
City / state / ZIP
Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone
(520) 575-0900
Website
About this facility — Life Care Center of Tucson
Life Care Center of Tucson is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona. It is licensed for 162 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Arizona (112 beds).
It is one of 417 senior care facilities in Tucson and 140 skilled nursing facilities across Arizona. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Tucson 84 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Butner, Nancy
Governing body · Operational control — since 2018
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2014
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2021
Franco, Mark
Operational control — since 2025
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 2014
Idrissou, Laura
Governing body · Operational control — since 2015
Killingsworth, Corrine
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Lay, Lisa
Operational control — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2025
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Sarah, Alif
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Smith, Frank
Operational control — since 2025
Swanker, Richard
Operational control — since 2022
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2014
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2014
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-01-07
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
14 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-07-17
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$432 per day (≈ $13,130/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
58% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 31% private/other
Occupancy
48% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
4% above the AZ median of $416/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
162
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-20
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (82 citations)
2025-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-19
2025-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-10-08
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-08
2024-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-11-18
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-18
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0906
E · No harm found
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Corrected 2024-11-18
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-11-18
F-0940
E · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-02-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0551
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-23
2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-03-14Health inspection8 citations
F-0582
E · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-05-12
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2023-05-12
2022-03-08Health inspection21 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0636
E · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0655
E · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0688
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0758
D · No harm found
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 2022-04-08
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0886
E · No harm found
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-04-08
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2022-04-08
2024-07-17Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0006
E · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0007
E · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0013
E · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0015
E · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-11-18
E-0020
E · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0036
E · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E-0041
G · Actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0915
F · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-18
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-23
2023-03-14Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0200
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0915
G · Actual harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-12
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-05-12
2022-03-08Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0020
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0325
E · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 035140.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.9★★★★★238 ratings on Google
★★★★★Tom Ferguson · 2026-05-21 · via Google“While I have encountered a few challenges during my stay at Life Care Center of Tucson, I have been deeply impressed by the leadership team's responsiveness. They listened carefully to my concerns and have actively demonstrated that they are addressing them. The staff here works incredibly hard. From the nurses and CNAs to the kitchen and maintenance crews, everyone genuinely cares and shows a gr…”
★★★Robin Bailey · 2026-06-09 · via Google“Well I like to apologize to Matt my wound care nurse for involving him in my grievance againt the facility. He does a good job with my wounds.id also like to give praise to my cna karl who shines avobe the rest. Knows me well I feel safe in his care also anayee. She treats me to that good Mexican candy I like . She is also patient with me and my request. She also Is good with caring for me. DON …”
★★★★★Michele Juliano · 2026-06-14 · via Google“It seems that each time I come to visit my friend who is in the facility, she is well taken care of. All the staff are very caring and friendly with the occupants as well as those visiting. It is a clean facility. There seems to be a variety of activities for the patrons to take part in..”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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