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.

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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.
Life Care Center of Tucson is legally operated by Life Care Center Of Tucson, and administrated by Corrie Killingsworth.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 86 | 9 | This facility has 856% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (86 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 856% worse Rank #500 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 500th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 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 |
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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 Rank #483 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 483rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Enforcement actions
| 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 19 | 5 | This facility has 280% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (19 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 280% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 16 | 6 | This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (16 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 167% worse Rank #480 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 480th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 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 |
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
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.
38 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations.
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
138 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Tucson from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
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.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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Life Care Center of Tucson 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.
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AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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74
AZ AVG
82
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26
AZ AVG
23.2
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2.6
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
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84
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84
AZ AVG
37
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27
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| Life Care Center of 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 (North La Cholla Boulevard) | 162
Facility
162
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#31 / 529 |
35.8%
Facility
35.8%
AZ AVG
72.7%
Rank
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Facility
4.02
AZ AVG
4.06
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#31 / 72 | +14% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
AZ AVG
$31.7k
Rank
#1 / 76 | 63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#52 / 59 | 49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
23.2
Rank
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Facility
5.4
AZ AVG
3.8
Rank
#66 / 76 | - | 58 | - |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
37
Rank
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Facility
$12.3M
AZ AVG
$14.7M
Rank
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Facility
$6.8M
AZ AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#42 / 80 | 54.9%
Facility
54.9%
AZ AVG
48.1%
Rank
#38 / 80 | 35140 |
Life Care Center of Tucson is in the North La Cholla Boulevard neighborhood of Tucson.
The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Tucson is Tucson Medical Investors, Llc.
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.
According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Tucson's license number is NCI-2721.
According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Tucson's license expires on January 31, 2027.
Life Care Center of Tucson's occupancy is 36%.
Life Care Center of Tucson is registered as a for-profit in AZ.
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