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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Achieve your full potential amidst a safe and secure setting in La Cañada Care Center, a nurturing community in Tucson, AZ, offering compassionate skilled nursing care. They feature a team of reliable care experts available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily living activities, care needs, and emergencies. Their excellent rehabilitation team is also available to provide residents with quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to help them regain their strength and maintain their overall function.
Residents here also have access to an array of activities to keep them active and engaged, alongside lovely outdoor spaces and common areas for relaxation and socialization. Flavorful and nutritious meals are also available upon request, giving residents proper nourishment and nutrition. At La Cañada Care Center, they go above and beyond in creating an innovative and nurturing environment.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 56th out of 72 homes in Arizona for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 20m per day | ▼ 54% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 54m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 1h 3m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 53m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 42m per day | ▼ 26% State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 16m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%La Cañada Care Center is legally operated by La Canada Care Center, and administrated by Donovan Pla.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
9 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)
Rank #29 / 59 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 29th out of 59 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 59 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 9 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 34 | 9 | This facility has 278% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (34 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 278% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 6.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 278% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (6.8 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 278% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 1.8 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (1.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 6% better |
|
Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 20 | 5 | This facility has 300% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (20 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 300% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 6 | This facility has 150% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (15 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 150% worse |
|
Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 3 | 1.2 | This facility has 150% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (3 vs. AZ avg 1.2).↑ 150% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Arizona average 23.2
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
34% more staff per resident than Arizona average
8% worse than Arizona average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
7 total: 6 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
7
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
40 total: 19 full-time employees and 21 contractors.
40
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
83 total: 52 full-time employees and 31 contractors.
83
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,711 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 31 | 83 | 17,207 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 21 | 40 | 7,392 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,539 | 72 | 78% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,300 | 66 | 72% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,278 | 69 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,153 | 80 | 87% | 9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,116 | 71 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,092 | 72 | 78% | 6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 827 | 68 | 74% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 742 | 89 | 97% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 629 | 79 | 86% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 588 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 549 | 61 | 66% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 57 | 62% | 7.2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
29% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 7.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
37% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 16.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
13% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.0%
90% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 15.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.3%
12% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
38% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
55% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
52% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.6%
158% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
6% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 94.6%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.7%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
72% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.1%
10% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.4%
50% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
55.4%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.1%
23% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
71Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for La Cañada Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #45 / 80Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 80 homes in Arizona. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Arizona average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
7.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to La Cañada Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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La Cañada Care Center is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Brookdale Santa Catalina |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tucson (Sin Vacas) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#34 / 529 | - | - | 4.24
Facility
4.24
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#22 / 72 | -37% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 76 | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#36 / 59 | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#54 / 76 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 76 | - | 30 | A+ |
0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#802 / 819 | Anna Munoz | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#72 / 80 | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#36 / 80 | 94.4%
Facility
94.4%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#2 / 80 | 35253 | ||||
| Catalina Post-Acute & Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Tucson (Samos) | 102
Facility
102
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#132 / 529 |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#4 / 77 | +33% | 3.49
Facility
3.49
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#51 / 72 | -20% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 76 | 74
Facility
74
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 59 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#44 / 76 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#19 / 76 | - | 99 | - |
84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#5 / 819 | Catalina Post Acute And Rehabilitation | $14.6M
Facility
$14.6M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#34 / 80 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#23 / 80 | 63.9%
Facility
63.9%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#17 / 80 | 35190 | ||||
| Santa Rita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Green Valley | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#115 / 529 | - | - | 3.35
Facility
3.35
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#56 / 72 | -44% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | 35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#61 / 76 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#74 / 76 | - | 92 | - |
57
Facility
57
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#179 / 819 | Brandon Hatch | $14.2M
Facility
$14.2M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#36 / 80 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#55 / 80 | 41%
Facility
41%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#65 / 80 | 35073 | ||||
| La Cañada Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Tucson (La Canada Estates) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#71 / 529 |
58.6%
Facility
58.6%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#52 / 77 | -19% | 3.44
Facility
3.44
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#56 / 72 | -59% | -15% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 76 | 73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#29 / 59 | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#36 / 76 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 76 | - | 75 | - |
12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#659 / 819 | La Canada Care Center | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#58 / 80 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#45 / 80 | 63.4%
Facility
63.4%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#18 / 80 | 35189 | ||||
| Haven Health Tucson |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Tucson | 118
Facility
118
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#96 / 529 |
89.8%
Facility
89.8%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
#13 / 77 | +23% | 2.49
Facility
2.49
AZ AVG
4.06
Rank
#72 / 72 | +3% | -39% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#62 / 76 | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#55 / 59 | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
#32 / 76 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#40 / 76 | 2 | 106 | - |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#517 / 819 | Jason Seastrand | $29.9M
Facility
$29.9M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
#13 / 80 | $9.4M
Facility
$9.4M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#21 / 80 | 31.3%
Facility
31.3%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#75 / 80 | 35165 |
La Cañada Care Center is in the La Canada Estates neighborhood of Tucson.
The legal owner and operator of La Cañada Care Center is La Canada Care Center.
La Cañada Care Center has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to AZ state health department records, La Cañada Care Center's license number is NCI-2731.
According to AZ state health department records, La Cañada Care Center's license expires on June 30, 2026.
La Cañada Care Center's occupancy is 59%.
Donovan Pla is the administrator of La Cañada Care Center.
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