Inspection Reports for
La Cañada Care Center
7970 N La Cañada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704, AZ, 85704
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Inspection Report — Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Mar 23, 2026
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes 2805832 and 00162408 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 23 March 2026.
Complaint Details
A complaint survey was conducted on March 23, 2026 for the investigation of intake(s) #: 2805832, 00162408. There were no findings cited.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no citations or deficiency findings.
Inspection Report — Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Mar 5, 2026
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On-site complaint investigation of multiple complaints including 00155031, 00155032, 00159037, and others at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 3 March through 5 March 2026.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted from March 3 to March 5, 2026 for the investigation of intake numbers including 00155031, 00155032, 00159037, 00158897, 00157800, 00155938, 00155763, 00154666, 00150228, 00150123, 00147582, 00145974, 00145083, 00128051, AZ00222911, AZ00222915, AZ00217257, AZ00217258, AZ00216962, AZ00216958, AZ00211718, AZ00211502, AZ00211500, AZ00210589, AZ00210586, AZ00210280, AZ00210283, AZ00210238, AZ00207103, AZ00207101, AZ00206914, AZ00201512, AZ00201513, AZ00201489, AZ00201488, AZ00201334, AZ00200022, AZ0020025, AZ00197662, AZ00197663, AZ00196428, AZ00196427, AZ00196420, AZ00196418, AZ00195479, AZ00195478, AZ00195296, AZ00195298, AZ00195205, AZ00194873, AZ00194794, AZ00193850, AZ00191723, AZ00191721.
Findings
Two deficiencies were cited related to resident dignity and facility cleanliness. The facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity and respect and did not maintain premises cleaning and disinfection according to policies.
Deficiencies (2)
R9-10-410 — The facility failed to ensure that one resident (#600) was treated with dignity, respect and consideration by another resident (#525).
R9-10-425 — The Administrator failed to ensure that the nursing care institution's premises were cleaned and disinfected according to policies and procedures to prevent and control illness and infection.
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Deficiencies cited: 2
Inspection Report — Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Jan 21, 2026
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On-site complaint investigation of intake 00156572 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 21 January 2026.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #00156572 was conducted on January 21, 2026. Federal investigation of intake #2720401 was also conducted on January 21, 2026. The following deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The inspection found four deficiencies related to medication administration and medication error prevention for one resident (#20). Plans of correction were provided for all cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (4)
§ 483.25 — The facility failed to ensure medications administered to one resident (#20) had physician orders, resulting in resident hospitalization due to a change in condition.
§483.45(f)(2) — The facility failed to ensure one resident (#20) was free from a significant medication error, which could result in harm to the resident.
R9-10-414 — The facility failed to maintain the resident's highest practicable well-being by not ensuring medications administered to one resident (#20) had physician orders.
R9-10-421 — The facility failed to ensure one resident (#20) was free from a significant medication error due to inadequate policies and procedures for medication services.
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Deficiencies cited: 4
Inspection Report — Jan 13, 2026
State
Date: Jan 13, 2026
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On-site other inspection of a Nursing Care Institution at La Canada Care Center conducted 13 January 2026.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid Life Safety Code requirements. No deficiencies were identified during this inspection.
Inspection Report — Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Nov 19, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes 2630432 and 2629818 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 17 October 2025.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint investigation was completed for intake #2630432 on October 17, 2025. An onsite complaint investigation was completed for intake #2629818 on October 17, 2025. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no citations or deficiency findings.
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Apr 7, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes 00124938, AZ00215740, AZ00224004, and AZ00215739 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 7 April 2025.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on April 07, 2025 for the investigation of intake # 00124938, AZ00215740. There were no deficiencies cited. An onsite complaint survey was conducted on April 07, 2025 for the investigation of intake # AZ00224004, AZ00215739. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Mar 12, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes 00116480, 00116351, 00116333, AZ00223580, AZ00223583, and AZ00223585 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 12 March 2025.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on March 12, 2025 for the investigation of intake # 00116480, 00116351, 00116333. Federal comments note investigation of intake # AZ00223580, AZ00223583, AZ00223585. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
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Complaints investigated: 6
Inspection Report — Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Feb 12, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00223327, AZ00212587, AZ00212045, AZ00211594, and AZ00211508 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 11-12 February 2025.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on February 11, 2025 through February 12, 2025 for the investigation of intake # AZ00223327, AZ00212587, AZ00212045, AZ00211594, AZ00211508. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Jan 28, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00222405 and AZ00222268 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 28 January 2025.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on January 28, 2025 for the investigation of the intakes: AZ00222405, AZ00222268. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
Inspection Report — Dec 23, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Dec 23, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00220518 and AZ00220516 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 23 December 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on December 23, 2024 for the investigation of intake # AZ00220518. An onsite complaint survey was conducted on December 23, 2024 for the investigation of intake # AZ00220516.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Oct 29, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ0021623, AZ00216236, AZ00217249 and AZ00217250 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 29 October 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on October 29, 2024 for the investigation of intake #AZ0021623, AZ00216236, AZ00217249 and AZ00217250. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
Inspection Report — Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Sep 5, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00215622, AZ00215624, and AZ00215569 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 5 September 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on September 5, 2024 for the investigation of intake #AZ00215622, AZ00215624, AZ00215569. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
Inspection Report — Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Aug 19, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00214603 and AZ00214599 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 19 August 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on August 19, 2024 for the investigation of intake # AZ00214603 and intake # AZ00214599. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection found no deficiencies.
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Complaints investigated: 2
Inspection Report — Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Jun 6, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00194955, AZ00211085, AZ00196377, AZ00195123, AZ00194953, AZ00211084, AZ00195198, and AZ00196376 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 6 June 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of intake #AZ00194955, AZ00211085, AZ00196377, and AZ00195123. Federal comments note investigation of intakes #AZ00194953, AZ00211084, AZ00195198, AZ00196376, and AZ00195123. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection resulted in no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Mar 19, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intake numbers AZ00207720, AZ00207468, AZ00207776, AZ00203648, AZ00203084, AZ00199709, AZ00195294, and AZ00199139 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 19 March 2024.
Complaint Details
An onsite complaint survey was conducted on March 19, 2024 for the investigation of intake #s AZ00207720, AZ00207468, AZ00207776, AZ00203648, AZ00203084, AZ00199709, AZ00195294, and AZ00199139. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
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Complaints investigated: 8
Inspection Report — Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Feb 23, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intake AZ00206757 and AZ00206756 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 22-23 February 2024.
Complaint Details
A complaint survey was conducted on February 22, 2024 through February 23, 2024 for the investigation of intake #AZ00206757 and intake #AZ00206756. There were no deficiencies cited.
Findings
This inspection found no deficiencies.
Inspection Report — Feb 2, 2024
Routine CMS
Date: Feb 2, 2024
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The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to safe and appropriate respiratory care and nurse staffing information posting at LA Canada Care Center.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders for one resident, with oxygen settings observed above the ordered rate. Additionally, the facility failed to post accurate daily nurse staffing information including actual hours worked and resident census.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders for one resident, with oxygen observed at 6 liters per minute instead of the ordered 4 liters.
Failed to post nurse staffing information daily that included actual hours worked by licensed and unlicensed nursing staff and resident census.
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Sample size: 20
Oxygen order: 4
Oxygen observed: 6
Oxygen care plan setting: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff #70) | Interviewed regarding oxygen settings and rounding practices | |
| Director of Nursing (Staff #13) | Interviewed regarding oxygen orders, nurse responsibilities, and staffing posting accuracy | |
| Staffing Coordinator (Staff #18) | Interviewed regarding accuracy of daily nurse staffing postings | |
| Administrator (Staff #115) | Interviewed regarding policy on accuracy of staff postings |
Inspection Report — Feb 2, 2024
State
Date: Feb 2, 2024
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On-site inspection of a Nursing Care Institution at La Canada Care Center conducted 2 February 2024 as an Other type inspection with worksheet Nursing Care Institution.
Findings
The inspection identified three deficiencies related to door locking mechanisms, door maintenance, and the use of non-UL rated power strips for patient care equipment. Plans of correction were provided for all deficiencies.
Deficiencies (3)
R9-10-403.E — The facility failed to maintain several special locking exit doors, including delayed egress doors that required more than 15 pounds of force to open, potentially endangering patients and staff in an emergency.
R9-10-403.E — The facility failed to maintain several doors, including room doors that did not latch securely and doors with damage such as delamination, which could allow heat or smoke to transfer and harm patients or staff.
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 malfunction and potential injury or death to a patient.
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Deficiencies cited: 3
Inspection Report — Feb 2, 2024
Annual Inspection State
Date: Feb 2, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of complaints AZ00194451, AZ00202691, and AZ00202664 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 29 January through 2 February 2024, combined with the annual recertification survey.
Complaint Details
The recertification survey was conducted January 29, 2024 through February 2, 2024, in conjunction with the investigation of complaints # AZ00194451, AZ00202691, AZ00202664. The following deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The inspection found four deficiencies related to oxygen administration not following physician orders and inaccurate posting of nurse staffing information. The facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per orders for one resident and did not post accurate daily nurse staffing data including resident census.
Deficiencies (4)
§ 483.25(i) — The facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered per physician orders for one resident, who was observed receiving oxygen at 6 liters per minute instead of the ordered 4 liters per minute, risking impaired breathing.
Posting of nurse staffing information — The facility failed to post daily nurse staffing information that included actual hours worked by licensed and unlicensed nursing staff and the resident census, with inaccurate postings noted on 12/30/2023.
R9-10-412 — The facility failed to maintain documentation of nursing personnel present each day including names and license or certification titles, contributing to inaccurate nurse staffing postings.
R9-10-419 — The facility failed to ensure respiratory care services, including oxygen administration, were provided according to physician orders specifying oxygen liter flow and method of administration, as oxygen was administered above the ordered rate for one resident.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 4
Complaints investigated: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff #70 | LPN | 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 accuracy of nurse staffing postings. |
| Staff #115 | Administrator | Interviewed regarding policy on accuracy of staff postings. |
Inspection Report — Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Jan 5, 2024
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On-site complaint investigation of intake numbers AZ00204526 and AZ00204568 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 5 January 2024.
Complaint Details
A complaint survey was conducted on January 5, 2024 for the investigation of intake #s AZ00204526, AZ00204568 and AZ00204570. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
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Complaints investigated: 3
Inspection Report — Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Investigation State
Date: Jul 6, 2023
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On-site complaint investigation of intakes AZ00196123 and AZ00197047 at a Nursing Care Institution, conducted 5 through 6 July 2023.
Complaint Details
An onsite survey was conducted on July 5 through July 6, 2023 for the investigation of intake #s AZ00196123 and AZ00197047. No deficiencies were cited. A complaint survey was conducted on July 5 through July 6, 2023 for the investigation of intake #s AZ00196123 and AZ00197046. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this complaint investigation.
Inspection Report — Oct 14, 2022
Routine CMS
Date: Oct 14, 2022
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The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, PASARR screening, activities of daily living assistance, nutritional status, nurse staffing postings, and food safety in the facility.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to issue a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to a resident, incomplete PASARR screenings for mental disorders for three residents, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living for one resident, failure to maintain acceptable nutritional status for one resident, inaccurate posting of nurse staffing information, and lack of consistent temperature monitoring of a reach-in refrigerator.
Deficiencies (6)
Failed to ensure one resident (#397) was issued a written Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) at the end of Medicare services.
Failed to ensure PASARR screenings were completed as required for 3 residents (#57, #34, and #41), increasing risk of inappropriate placement or lack of needed services.
Failed to provide care and assistance for activities of daily living to one resident (#191), resulting in poor personal hygiene.
Failed to provide care and services to maintain acceptable nutritional status for one resident (#24), resulting in significant weight loss and risk for nutritional decline.
Failed to post accurate daily nurse staffing information including actual hours worked.
Failed to provide evidence that temperatures for the reach-in refrigerator were consistently monitored, risking foodborne illness.
Report Facts
Sample size: 3
Sample size: 3
Sample size: 10
Sample size: 4
Weight loss percentage: 17
Weight loss percentage: 17
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff #5 | Social Service Director/Case Management | Interviewed regarding NOMNC process and documentation |
| Staff #20 | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding NOMNC process, PASARR, ADL care, and staffing postings |
| Staff #90 | Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding bathing schedule and resident #191 care |
| Staff #65 | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding bathing documentation and resident care |
| Staff #115 | Clinical Resource Nurse | Interviewed regarding PASARR process |
| Staff #39 | Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Interviewed regarding resident #24 swallowing and feeding needs |
| Staff #22 | Staffing Coordinator | Interviewed regarding nurse staffing postings |
| Staff #26 | Director of Nursing (DON) | Interviewed regarding nurse staffing postings and resident #24 weight monitoring |
| Staff #1110 | Kitchen Manager | Interviewed regarding refrigerator temperature monitoring |
Inspection Report — Oct 7, 2021
Routine CMS
Date: Oct 7, 2021
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The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, medication administration, infection control, and other facility operations.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to obtain informed consent for psychotropic medications, call lights not accessible to residents, incomplete PASRR screening, inconsistent pressure ulcer care, oxygen therapy not administered as ordered, administration of pain medication outside physician parameters, inadequate monitoring of psychotropic medication efficacy, improper storage of narcotics, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices.
Deficiencies (9)
Failure to ensure residents and/or their representatives were informed of the risks and benefits of psychotropic medications prior to administration.
Failure to ensure call lights were accessible to residents, potentially delaying assistance.
Failure to complete Level I PASARR screening prior to or upon admission for one resident.
Failure to provide consistent care and treatment for pressure ulcers, including missing weekly skin assessments and incomplete treatment documentation.
Failure to administer oxygen therapy according to physician orders, including unauthorized increase in oxygen flow rate.
Failure to ensure pain medication (oxycodone) was administered only within physician ordered parameters.
Failure to monitor efficacy and target behaviors for residents receiving psychotropic medications.
Failure to store narcotic medications and controlled substances in a double-locked system.
Failure to implement infection prevention and control program including improper use of PPE and inadequate hand hygiene.
Report Facts
Pain medication administrations outside order parameters: 18
Oxygen flow rate: 4.5
Medication order date: 2021
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding medication consent, oxygen therapy, call light accessibility, PASRR screening, and infection control | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding medication administration and PASRR screening | |
| Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding psychotropic medication monitoring and hand hygiene | |
| Wound Nurse (LPN) | Interviewed regarding pressure ulcer care and assessments | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding oxygen therapy administration | |
| Housekeeper | Observed and interviewed regarding infection control and PPE use | |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Interviewed regarding PPE use for isolation rooms | |
| Infection Preventionist/Assistant Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding infection control policies and staff education | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding medication administration and pain assessment | |
| Nursing staff | Observed during meal tray distribution with hand hygiene lapses |
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