Inspection Reports for La Cañada Care Center
7970 N La Cañada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704, AZ, 85704
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 128
Deficiencies: 9
Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
State-compiled facility profile showing 16 inspections from 2023-01 to 2025-04 with deficiency history and complaint investigations.
Findings
Across multiple complaint investigations and annual compliance surveys, the facility had several inspections with no deficiencies cited, but some inspections identified deficiencies related to respiratory care, nurse staffing postings, life safety code violations including door maintenance and electrical equipment safety, and care planning for residents with dementia.
Complaint Details
Multiple complaint investigations were conducted between 2023 and 2025 with several intakes investigated; some inspections found no deficiencies while others cited deficiencies related to resident care and facility safety.
Deficiencies (9)
| Description |
|---|
| § 483.25(i) Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning. The facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders for one resident (#12). |
| §483.35(g) Nurse Staffing Information. The facility failed to ensure nurse staffing information was posted daily including actual hours worked and resident census. |
| R9-10-412.B. Documentation of nursing personnel present daily was not maintained accurately including names and licenses. |
| R9-10-419. Respiratory care services were not provided according to orders including oxygen concentration and flow for one resident (#12). |
| Egress Doors. The facility failed to maintain special locking exit doors ensuring correct force to release, potentially causing harm in emergencies. |
| Corridor - Doors. The facility failed to maintain several doors including latching and damage, risking smoke and heat transfer. |
| Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords. The facility allowed an enteral feeding pump to be plugged into a non-UL rated power strip, risking patient safety. |
| §483.25(d) Accidents. The facility failed to ensure supervision to prevent a resident from urinating on another resident's floor, risking dignity and infection control. |
| R9-10-414.B. The facility failed to ensure care plans included services to prevent a resident from urinating on another resident's floor. |
Report Facts
Inspections on page: 16
Total Deficiencies: 9
Complaint Inspections: 15
Total Capacity: 128
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| DON (Director of Nursing) | Director of Nursing | Named in respiratory care and nurse staffing posting findings |
| Staff #70 | LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) | Interviewed regarding oxygen settings for resident #12 |
| Staff #13 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding oxygen orders and nurse staffing postings |
| Staff #18 | Staffing Coordinator | Interviewed regarding nurse staffing postings accuracy |
| Staff #115 | Administrator | Interviewed regarding nurse staffing posting policy |
| Staff #100 | Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding resident urination incident |
| Staff #19 | LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) | Interviewed regarding resident urination incident |
| Staff #103 | Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding resident urination and wandering |
| Staff #99 | LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) | Interviewed regarding care planning for wandering residents |
| Staff #52 | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding resident urination and care planning |
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