Inspection Reports for Life Care Center of Tucson

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on March 26, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections show a mixed history with several citations related to resident care, abuse and neglect, infection control, emergency preparedness, and safety issues, particularly around mid-2024 and early 2024. Complaint investigations occasionally substantiated abuse and neglect concerns, with some deficiencies cited in those areas, but many complaint surveys found no deficiencies. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection record shows improvement in recent months, with no deficiencies noted in the latest several complaint investigations and surveys.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 22.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

503% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

20 15 10 5 0
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 26, 2025
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The onsite investigation of intake SF00123855 was conducted. No deficiencies were cited.
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The onsite investigation of intake SF00123855 was conducted. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 10, 2025
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of intake # 00121671, 00121127. No deficiencies were cited.
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of intake # 00121671, 00121127. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 28, 2025
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of intakes AZ00221923 and AZ00222024. No deficiencies were cited.
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of intakes AZ00221923 and AZ00222024. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 20, 2024
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of complaint #AZ00216188 and AZ00216064. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
An onsite complaint survey was conducted for the investigation of complaint #AZ00216188 and AZ00216064. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 18 Jul 14, 2024
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A recertification survey conducted with complaint investigations cited 20 deficiencies including failure in Medicaid resident notification, safe environment, personnel records, care plans, food safety, infection control, emergency power, and training.
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A recertification survey conducted with complaint investigations cited 20 deficiencies including failure in Medicaid resident notification, safe environment, personnel records, care plans, food safety, infection control, emergency power, and training.
Deficiencies (18)
Description
§483.10(g)(17) — Medicaid-eligible resident notification
§483.10(i) — Safe Environment
R9-10-406.B — Personnel qualifications
R9-10-406.F — Personnel records
§483.21(b)(3) — Comprehensive Care Plans
§483.24(a)(2) — Assistance with activities of daily living
R9-10-407 — Admission documentation
§483.35(g) — Nurse Staffing Information
§483.60(i) — Food safety requirements
§483.80 — Infection Control
§483.90(c) — Emergency Power
§483.90(i) — Environmental Conditions
§483.95 — Training Requirements
R9-10-412.B — Nursing personnel documentation
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care
R9-10-423.A — Food establishment contracts
R9-10-425.A — Premises and equipment safety
R9-10-426 — Physical Plant Standards
Inspection Report Life Safety Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 13 Jul 14, 2024
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Recertification survey for Medicare under Life Safety Code 2012 found 18 deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, fire safety, electrical systems, and hazardous area protections. Facility meets standards based on acceptance of plan of correction.
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Recertification survey for Medicare under Life Safety Code 2012 found 18 deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, fire safety, electrical systems, and hazardous area protections. Facility meets standards based on acceptance of plan of correction.
Deficiencies (13)
Description
Emergency Preparedness Plan development and maintenance
Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures
Training and testing for emergency preparedness
Emergency and standby power systems
Means of Egress safety
Hazardous Areas protection
Cooking Facilities protection per NFPA 96
Sprinkler System maintenance and testing
Utilities - Gas and Electric Equipment safety
Fire Drills documentation
Electrical Systems maintenance and testing
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords
Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 14, 2024
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intakes AZ00211742 and AZ00195804. No deficiencies were cited.
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intakes AZ00211742 and AZ00195804. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 4, 2024
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intakes AZ00206984 and AZ00207061. No deficiencies were cited.
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An onsite complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intakes AZ00206984 and AZ00207061. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 15, 2024
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A complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intake AZ00206227 and AZ00206228. No deficiencies were cited.
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A complaint survey was conducted for investigation of intake AZ00206227 and AZ00206228. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 2 Feb 5, 2024
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Investigation of multiple complaints found 2 deficiencies related to freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Findings
Investigation of multiple complaints found 2 deficiencies related to freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complaint Details
Resident #48 was admitted with multiple diagnoses and was found neglected.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
§483.12 — Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
R9-10-410.B — Resident neglect
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 17, 2024
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Investigation of complaint AZ00204952 via closed record review and interviews. No deficiencies were cited.
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Investigation of complaint AZ00204952 via closed record review and interviews. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 8 Jan 3, 2024
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Investigation of complaints AZ00204625 and AZ00204761 found 8 deficiencies related to abuse reporting, neglect, care plans, and resident rights.
Findings
Investigation of complaints AZ00204625 and AZ00204761 found 8 deficiencies related to abuse reporting, neglect, care plans, and resident rights.
Deficiencies (8)
Description
R9-10-403.F — Abuse reporting
§483.10(b)(3) — Resident representative rights
§483.12 — Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
§483.12(c) — Alleged violation investigations
§483.21(b)(3) — Comprehensive Care Plans
R9-10-410.B — Resident neglect
R9-10-410.C — Resident rights participation
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 2 Dec 6, 2023
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Investigation of complaints AZ00209302 and AZ00203909 substantiated abuse allegations with 2 deficiencies cited.
Findings
Investigation of complaints AZ00209302 and AZ00203909 substantiated abuse allegations with 2 deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
One resident (#10) was found to be physically abused by staff.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
§483.12 — Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
R9-10-410.B — Abuse
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 15, 2023
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Investigation of complaints AZ00200361 and AZ00200466 found no deficiencies.
Findings
Investigation of complaints AZ00200361 and AZ00200466 found no deficiencies.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 17, 2023
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Complaint survey for intake AZ00198901 found no deficiencies.
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Complaint survey for intake AZ00198901 found no deficiencies.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 2 Apr 18, 2023
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Investigation of intakes AZ00193674 and AZ00193849 cited 2 deficiencies related to assisted nutrition and care plans.
Findings
Investigation of intakes AZ00193674 and AZ00193849 cited 2 deficiencies related to assisted nutrition and care plans.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
§483.25(g) — Assisted nutrition and hydration
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 12 Mar 9, 2023
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State compliance survey conducted with 12 deficiencies cited including medication management, safe environment, care quality, incontinence care, pharmacy services, medication errors, and premises maintenance.
Findings
State compliance survey conducted with 12 deficiencies cited including medication management, safe environment, care quality, incontinence care, pharmacy services, medication errors, and premises maintenance.
Deficiencies (12)
Description
R9-10-403.C — Policies and procedures for health services
§483.10(g)(17) — Medicaid-eligible resident notification
§483.10(i) — Safe Environment
§483.24(a)(2) — Assistance with activities of daily living
§483.25 — Quality of care
§483.25(e) — Incontinence care
§483.45 — Pharmacy Services
§483.45(f) — Medication Errors
§483.45(g) — Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
R9-10-414.B — Care plan nursing care
R9-10-421.B — Medication administration compliance
R9-10-425.A — Premises and equipment cleanliness
Inspection Report Life Safety Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 10 Mar 9, 2023
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Recertification survey for Medicare under Life Safety Code 2012 found 10 deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, means of egress, fire extinguishers, corridor doors, fire drills, electrical systems, and power cords. Facility meets standards based on acceptance of plan of correction.
Findings
Recertification survey for Medicare under Life Safety Code 2012 found 10 deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, means of egress, fire extinguishers, corridor doors, fire drills, electrical systems, and power cords. Facility meets standards based on acceptance of plan of correction.
Deficiencies (10)
Description
Emergency Preparedness Plan maintenance
Means of Egress requirements
Egress Doors safety
Portable Fire Extinguishers inspection
Corridor Doors maintenance
Fire Drills documentation
Electrical Systems maintenance and testing
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Categories
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Maintenance and Testing
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 162 Deficiencies: 0 Mar 1, 2023
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Complaint investigation survey conducted with complaints AZ00192049 and AZ00192087. No deficiencies were cited.
Findings
Complaint investigation survey conducted with complaints AZ00192049 and AZ00192087. No deficiencies were cited.
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complaint-inspection_2023-12-07.pdf
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health-inspection_2022-03-08.pdf
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health-inspection_2023-03-14.pdf
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