La Cañada Care Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tucson, AZ

CMS overall rating

7970 N La Cañada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704 View map

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La Cañada Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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La Cañada Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of La Cañada Care Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (520) 797-1191

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Arizona state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 26m per day

This facility Arizona avg (4h 4m per day)

vs Arizona avg

-15%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +23% above state avg

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

Capacity and availability

50 days

128-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 12 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

59%

Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

75 / 128

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

License NumberNCI-2731

CMS Certification Number35189

QualificationHealth Care

La Cañada Care Center is legally operated by La Canada Care Center, and administered by Donovan Pla.

OwnerTortolita Healthcare, Inc

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. David Kafora, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 34 deficiencies 15 complaints 20 inspections

Inspection Score

9 points below the Arizona average for nursing homes (82/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2021 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	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 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	20	5	This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Arizona average (20 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% more

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The April 7, 2025 complaint survey found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
The January 28, 2025 recertification survey cited four deficiencies related to respiratory care, nurse staffing information, documentation, and respiratory services.
The facility repeatedly failed to post accurate nurse staffing information and administer oxygen per physician orders from 2021 through early 2025.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 4

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.6

0 critical citations Arizona average: 0.1

0 serious citations Arizona average: 0.6

19 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 02, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 02, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 02, 2024

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Feb 02, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 172

Employees 119

Contractors 53

Staff to resident ratio 2.42 : 1

34% more staff per resident than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 53

Average shift 7.8 hours

8% worse than Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,797

Nursing staff breakdown

9 hours

8.1 hours

7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

1,711 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 31 Licensed Practical Nurse: 21 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category


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

83 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

40 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 78%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

6 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 75%

7 Registered Nurse

% of Days 87%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 77%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 78%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 74%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 97%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 86%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 66%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 61%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 62%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.8

29% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 22.0

37% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.6%

13% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 30.0%

90% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.3%

12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 1.3%

38% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.3%

55% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.6%

52% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 11.6%

158% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%

6% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 98.4%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.7%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.3%

72% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 87.0%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 27.1%

10% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 5.4%

50% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 55.4%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 62.1%

23% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Total residents 71

Medicare

14.1% of residents

Medicaid

85.9% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for La Cañada Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 72.7% ↑ 2.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $2.0M ↑ ~$492.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.2M ↑ ~$605.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin 15.0% ↑ 2.8pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.0%	78.9%	78.9%	79.9%	73.6%	71.4%	75.3%	71.4%	66.1%	63.3%	70.1%	72.7%
Beds	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128	128
Net Income	-$486,415	-$647,191	-$3,240	-$558,707	$485,204	$652,057	$1,063,658	$1,073,050	$1,545,594	$1,760,161	$1,484,965	$1,960,565
Gross Revenue	$10,898,900	$10,819,903	$11,126,156	$11,285,833	$10,833,227	$10,300,985	$10,520,223	$10,215,308	$9,683,754	$10,099,568	$10,271,550	$10,235,523
Operating Expenses	$10,467,667	$9,838,602	$9,484,131	$10,469,313	$8,802,237	$8,767,479	$9,000,521	$9,153,575	$8,714,144	$8,934,186	$10,437,301	$11,042,106
Net Patient Income	-$521,761	-$668,429	-$16,072	-$569,067	$439,386	$643,431	$1,043,456	$1,014,914	$1,528,275	$1,735,003	$1,459,231	$1,951,759
Net Patient Revenue	$9,945,906	$9,170,173	$9,468,059	$9,900,246	$9,241,623	$9,410,910	$10,043,977	$10,168,489	$10,242,419	$10,669,189	$11,896,532	$12,993,865
Payroll Costs	$6,141,248	$5,963,590	$5,829,565	$6,108,082	$5,098,421	$4,937,386	$5,009,715	$4,984,833	$4,896,157	$5,067,372	$5,593,275	$6,198,830
Operating Margin %	-5.3%	-7.3%	-0.2%	-5.8%	4.8%	6.8%	10.4%	10.0%	14.9%	16.3%	12.3%	15.0%
Medicare %	11.1%	11.8%	11.3%	12.4%	8.6%	8.9%	5.3%	6.4%	6.0%	7.5%	10.2%	10.3%
Medicaid %	62.1%	56.9%	56.2%	56.5%	68.3%	72.1%	75.6%	73.0%	73.4%	67.1%	62.7%	63.5%
Private %	26.8%	31.2%	32.5%	31.2%	23.1%	19.1%	19.1%	20.7%	20.6%	25.4%	27.1%	26.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$248	$248	$257	$265	$268	$282	$286	$305	$331	$361	$363	$383
Cost/Day	$261	$266	$257	$280	$255	$263	$256	$274	$282	$302	$319	$325
Avg Length of Stay	53.8 days	51.5 days	53.1 days	54.4 days	61.7 days	59.6 days	55.9 days	46.5 days	54.3 days	53.9 days	45.3 days	50.4 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$13.0M

Net patient income

$2.0M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$13.0M

Net patient income

$2.0M

Other income

$8.8K

Payroll costs

$6.2M 47.7% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.8M

Total costs

$11.0M

What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 20 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 22%

Private pay 63%

Medicaid 15%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 21%

Private pay 64%

Medicaid 15%

6.8 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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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

What neighborhood is La Cañada Care Center in?

La Cañada Care Center is in the La Canada Estates neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of La Cañada Care Center?

La Cañada Care Center is legally operated by La Canada Care Center, and administered by Donovan Pla.

Is La Cañada Care Center in a walkable area?

La Cañada Care Center has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of La Cañada Care Center?

According to AZ state health department records, La Cañada Care Center's license number is NCI-2731.

What is the occupancy rate at La Cañada Care Center?

La Cañada Care Center's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at La Cañada Care Center?

No, La Cañada Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does La Cañada Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

La Cañada Care Center is registered as a for-profit in AZ.

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La Cañada Care Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

83 Certified Nursing Assistant

40 Licensed Practical Nurse

5 Dental Services Staff

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 Speech Language Pathologist

7 Registered Nurse

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Physical Therapy Aide

3 RN Director of Nursing

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

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Long-stay resident measures

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Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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