Life Care Center Of Tucson
Tucson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035140) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (520) 575-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Life Care Center of Tucson an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Life Care Center of Tucson reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Life Care Center of Tucson has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Tucson is a for-profit nursing home in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, certified for 162 beds with an average of 84.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since January 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. In contrast, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.85 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 162 beds with an average of 84.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 7, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5205750900 and 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 5205750900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035140?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.