Life Care Center of Tucson

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tucson, AZ

CMS overall rating

6211 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741 View map

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Life Care Center of Tucson accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Tucson accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Tucson

Nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Tucson, Arizona, lies the exquisite Life Care Center of Tucson – a haven of vibrant culture and compassionate people. With round-the-clock admissions, comprehensive case management, medication management, social services, wound care, and a myriad of other services provided by skilled health professionals, everyone’s healing journey gets easier through time.
The home creates an enriching and uplifting environment for its residents. From a certified dietitian who ensures nutritional needs are met, to a salon and barbershop where residents can pamper themselves, to state-of-the-art fire safety systems that provide peace of mind, a well-stocked library for leisurely reading, and meticulously landscaped grounds that invite seniors to revel in nature’s splendor, Life Care Center of Tucson surely elevates every senior living experience.

Facility Direct Line (520) 575-0900

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

4h 1m per day

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

vs Arizona avg

-1%

5 of 6 metrics below 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.	39m per day	▼ 9% 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.	1h 2m per day	■ Avg 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.	2h 3m per day	▼ 14% 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.	3h 20m per day	▼ 8% 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.	3m per day	▼ 53% 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.	23m per day	▼ 27% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

36 days

162-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 43 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

36%

Lower than the Arizona average: 72.7%

Occupied beds

58 / 162

Average occupied beds in Arizona homes 84 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

License NumberNCI-2721

CMS Certification Number35140

QualificationHealth Care

Life Care Center of Tucson is legally operated by Life Care Center Of Tucson, and administered by Corrie Killingsworth.

OwnerTucson Medical Investors, LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Staffing

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

ContactMs. Didi Ramone, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

No Alzheimer's certification

No mild Alzheimer's level

No moderate Alzheimer's level

No severe Alzheimer's level

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care

Independent & Assisted Living

Pets not allowed

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

Religious Services

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 86 deficiencies 16 complaints 19 inspections

Inspection Score

19 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 2022 vs. Arizona state average

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection March 26, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

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.	86	9	This facility has 856% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (86 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 856% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	21.5	2.3	This facility has 835% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (21.5 vs. AZ avg 2.3).↑ 835% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.5	1.8	This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (4.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 150% worse
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.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	19	5	This facility has had 280% more total inspections than the Arizona average (19 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 280% 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.	16	6	This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (16 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 167% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	4	1.5	This facility has 167% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (4 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 167% worse

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

September 18, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to prevent elopement of a high-risk resident due to inadequate assessment, monitoring, and lack of Wander Guards or security cameras.
August 15, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated medication misappropriation by nursing staff, including diversion of controlled substances like Fentanyl and Morphine, resulting in multiple medication administration and documentation failures.
July 17, 2024 annual inspection cited 9 deficiencies including failure of emergency power during outage, unsafe environment hazards, inaccurate staffing postings, unsafe food storage, and incomplete annual staff training.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 9

Arizona average 6.3

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

Arizona average 23.2

Citations per inspection

5.44

Arizona average 3.82

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

38 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 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

48 moderate citations Arizona average: 22.3

1 minor citation Arizona average: 0.2

Citations history (last 4 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 18, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 15, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 15, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jul 17, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 114

Employees 107

Contractors 7

Staff to resident ratio 1.97 : 1

9% more staff per resident than Arizona average

Avg staff/day 42

Average shift 8.3 hours

0% compared with Arizona average

Total staff hours (quarter) 31,989

Nursing staff breakdown

9.3 hours

9.5 hours

8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

138 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Other Physician: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	47	0	47	14,746	92	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	3	24	6,539	92	100%	9.5
Registered Nurse	12	1	13	3,303	92	100%	9.3
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	1,199	88	96%	6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	930	68	74%	7.3
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	905	65	71%	6.8
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	583	72	78%	6
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	500	63	68%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	464	58	63%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	419	57	62%	7.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	364	53	58%	6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	338	55	60%	5.7
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	274	52	57%	5.3
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	212	36	39%	5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	94	43	47%	2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	52	3	3%	12.9
Other Physician	0	1	1	29	3	3%	9.5

47 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 96%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 74%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 71%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 78%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 70%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 63%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 58%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 60%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 57%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 39%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 47%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Other Physician

% of Days 3%

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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 8.9

17% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 7.6

Functional decline score 18.1

12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 16.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Arizona avg: 3.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.7%

22% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 11.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 17.8%

12% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 15.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.7%

9% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 20.8%

Falls with Major Injury 0.5%

74% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.4%

46% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

63% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.3%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

8% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 9.6%

114% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 4.5%

Antipsychotic Use 10.8%

5% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 10.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 94.6%

Short-stay resident measures

Average Arizona avg: 4.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.2%

5% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 91.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.6%

54% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 1.0%

Influenza Vaccine 91.0%

In line with Arizona average

Arizona average: 87.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 33.6%

37% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 24.6%

Emergency department visits 12.3%

15% worse 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 40.9%

24% worse than Arizona average

Arizona average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 60.4%

19% better than Arizona average

Arizona average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Total residents 58

Medicare

3.4% of residents

Medicaid

74.1% of residents

Private pay or other

22.4% 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 Life Care Center of Tucson from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

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

Occupancy Rate 47.8% ↓ 6.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$363.2K ↑ ~$390.0K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.7M ↓ ~$609.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin -3.6% ↑ 3.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	70.5%	63.0%	69.8%	69.1%	63.8%	62.2%	61.2%	63.0%	57.9%	54.3%	53.8%	47.8%
Beds	162	162	162	162	5,178	162	162	162	162	162	162	162
Net Income	-$572,727	-$2,482,220	-$173,219	-$737,569	-$546,406	-$415,898	$159,783	-$736,826	-$272,493	$482,003	-$462,982	-$256,064
Gross Revenue	$12,209,041	$12,347,292	$15,095,715	$15,493,926	$13,660,816	$13,474,911	$13,428,426	$13,864,608	$11,747,451	$13,053,767	$13,733,217	$12,205,296
Operating Expenses	$10,605,817	$11,943,626	$12,559,738	$13,182,399	$11,718,400	$11,113,568	$10,829,988	$12,254,579	$11,371,464	$11,203,469	$11,385,804	$10,382,241
Net Patient Income	-$585,136	-$2,494,418	-$182,276	-$747,375	-$557,567	-$424,073	$143,497	-$749,736	-$1,371,025	-$552,466	-$753,198	-$363,182
Net Patient Revenue	$10,020,681	$9,449,208	$12,377,462	$12,435,024	$11,160,833	$10,689,495	$10,973,485	$11,504,843	$10,000,439	$10,651,003	$10,632,606	$10,019,059
Payroll Costs	$6,021,375	$6,570,335	$7,449,138	$7,810,278	$7,467,624	$7,375,155	$7,258,539	$7,471,241	$7,027,348	$7,024,771	$7,281,913	$6,672,928
Operating Margin %	-5.8%	-26.4%	-1.5%	-6.0%	-5.0%	-4.0%	1.3%	-6.5%	-13.7%	-5.2%	-7.1%	-3.6%
Medicare %	11.3%	13.6%	19.3%	18.2%	14.9%	15.8%	14.2%	14.3%	9.1%	11.6%	12.5%	10.6%
Medicaid %	64.9%	52.7%	45.7%	42.7%	48.7%	51.3%	55.0%	56.1%	61.9%	55.5%	55.1%	58.1%
Private %	23.8%	33.7%	34.9%	39.1%	36.3%	32.9%	30.8%	29.6%	29.0%	32.9%	32.5%	31.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$241	$253	$300	$304	$295	$291	$303	$309	$291	$332	$334	$354
Cost/Day	$255	$320	$304	$323	$310	$302	$299	$329	$331	$349	$358	$367
Avg Length of Stay	50.4 days	52.3 days	49.0 days	40.8 days	41.4 days	35.8 days	37.6 days	33.8 days	40.8 days	30.5 days	30.9 days	36.0 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$10.0M

Net patient income

-$363.2K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$10.0M

Net patient income

-$363.2K

Other income

$107.1K

Payroll costs

$6.7M 66.6% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.7M

Total costs

$10.4M

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 (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 17 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 18%

Private pay 69%

Medicaid 12%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 16%

Private pay 72%

Medicaid 12%

5.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tucson's city center to Life Care Center of Tucson's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.25 miles to nearest hospital (Northwest Medical Center)

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CMS & AZ Dept. of Health data


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Nursing Home Explorer

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 Life Care Center of Tucson in?

Life Care Center of Tucson is in the North La Cholla Boulevard neighborhood of Tucson.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Tucson?

Life Care Center of Tucson is legally operated by Tucson Medical Investors, LLC, and administered by Corrie Killingsworth.

Is Life Care Center of Tucson in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Tucson has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Tucson?

According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Tucson's license number is NCI-2721.

When does Life Care Center of Tucson's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Tucson's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Tucson?

Life Care Center of Tucson's occupancy is 36%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Tucson?

No, Life Care Center of Tucson has a no-pet policy.

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Life Care Center of Tucson

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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 2022

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Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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47 Certified Nursing Assistant

24 Licensed Practical Nurse

13 Registered Nurse

4 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 RN Director of Nursing

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Dietitian

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Other Physician

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Primarily short stays

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