La Canada Care Center
Tucson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035189) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (520) 797-1191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Canada Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
La Canada Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.0%.
CMS records show La Canada Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
La Canada Care Center is a 128-bed nursing home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, with an average daily census of 97.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since November 19, 1988. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Canada Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.258, including 0.406 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation on record for La Canada Care Center in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should verify current details directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Canada Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.258 hours per resident per day, with 0.406 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 47.0%. Its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Canada Care Center has 128 certified beds and an average daily population of 97.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 19, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5207971191 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5207971191 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035189?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.