Inspection Reports for Searles Care Home
11109 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, AZ, 85749
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025, included enforcement action with a $750 fine that has been fully paid. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to safety issues, including unsecured hazardous materials and environmental standards, as well as documentation and medication services. Complaint investigations found multiple deficiencies, but no substantiated complaints were noted. Enforcement actions included fines for repeated violations concerning the storage of poisonous or toxic materials and failures in employee training and recordkeeping. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with safety and compliance, with enforcement actions continuing through the most recent report.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
6.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
70% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
12
9
6
3
0
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 1
Total: $750.00
Date: Dec 3, 2025
Summary
A fine of $750.00 was imposed and has been fully paid, completing the enforcement action.
Fines & Penalties (1)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $750.00 | Fine imposed as part of enforcement action | Paid |
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 2
Total: $750.00
Date: Oct 30, 2025
Summary
The facility was found to have safety violations including unsecured hazardous materials and unsafe conditions that could cause physical injury to residents, resulting in civil fines.
Fines & Penalties (2)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | Failure to ensure the premises were free from conditions causing physical injury | — |
| $250.00 | Failure to ensure poisonous or toxic materials were stored in a locked area inaccessible to residents | — |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Sep 8, 2025
Visit Reason
Seven deficiencies found related to emergency documentation, tuberculosis screening, residency agreements, medication services, and environmental standards.
Complaint Details
Complaint 00143296 and 00142355 investigated
Findings
Seven deficiencies found related to emergency documentation, tuberculosis screening, residency agreements, medication services, and environmental standards.
Deficiencies (7)
A.R.S. § 36-420.04.C. Emergency responders; patient information; hospitals; discharge planning; patient screenings; discharge document
R9-10-113.A.2.a-f. Tuberculosis Screening
R9-10-807.E.1-4. Residency and Residency Agreements
R9-10-817.B.3.b. Medication Services
R9-10-817.F.1. Medication Services
R9-10-820.A.1.b. Environmental Standards
R9-10-820.A.11. Environmental Standards
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 1
Total: $250.00
Date: May 18, 2024
Summary
The facility was found to be non-compliant with health and safety regulations regarding the storage of hazardous materials, resulting in a civil fine.
Fines & Penalties (1)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $250.00 | Failure to ensure poisonous or toxic materials were stored in a locked area inaccessible to residents; repeat citation from prior inspection. | — |
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 1
Total: $250.00
Date: May 7, 2024
Summary
The enforcement resulted in a fine of $250.00 which has been paid in full.
Fines & Penalties (1)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $250.00 | Fine related to enforcement action #00111294 | Paid |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Apr 8, 2024
Visit Reason
Two deficiencies found related to disaster drills and storage of poisonous or toxic materials.
Findings
Two deficiencies found related to disaster drills and storage of poisonous or toxic materials.
Deficiencies (2)
A. A manager shall ensure that: 4. A disaster drill for employees is conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented
A. A manager shall ensure that: 11. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by the assisted living facility are maintained in labeled containers in a lock
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 3
Total: $2,000.00
Date: Jun 5, 2023
Summary
The facility was found to have multiple violations including failure to maintain employee records and failure to ensure CPR training and documentation for employees, resulting in civil fines.
Fines & Penalties (3)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000.00 | Failure to ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes for five of nine employee records reviewed. | Pending |
| $500.00 | Failure to ensure a policy and procedure was implemented to protect health and safety of a resident by providing CPR training and documentation for employees. | Pending |
| $500.00 | Failure to ensure a personnel record was established and maintained for two of nine personnel records sampled. | Pending |
Enforcement Action
Enforcement
Fines: 1
Total: $2,000.00
Date: May 9, 2023
Summary
The enforcement resulted in a fine which has been paid in full.
Fines & Penalties (1)
| Amount | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000.00 | Fine related to enforcement action against the facility | Paid |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 10
Date: Apr 19, 2023
Visit Reason
Ten deficiencies found related to fall prevention training, governing authority compliance, caregiver designation, policies and procedures, documentation, personnel qualifications, personnel records, residency agreements, service plans, and key availability.
Findings
Ten deficiencies found related to fall prevention training, governing authority compliance, caregiver designation, policies and procedures, documentation, personnel qualifications, personnel records, residency agreements, service plans, and key availability.
Deficiencies (10)
36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition
A. A governing authority shall: 9. Ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411
B. A manager: 3. Except as provided in subsection (A)(6), designates, in writing, a caregiver who is: b. Present on the assisted living facility's premises
C. A manager shall ensure that policies and procedures are: 1. Established, documented, and implemented to protect the health and safety of a resident
E. A manager shall ensure that, unless otherwise stated: 1. Documentation required by this Article is provided to the Department within two hours after
A. A manager shall ensure that: 5. An assisted living facility has a manager, caregivers, and assistant caregivers with the qualifications, experience
C. A manager shall ensure that a personnel record for each employee or volunteer: 1. Includes: a. The individual's name, date of birth, and contact te
D. Before or at the time of an individual's acceptance by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that there is a documented residency agr
A. Except as required in subsection (B), a manager shall ensure that a resident has a written service plan that: 5. When initially developed and when
B. A manager shall ensure that: 7. The key to the door of a lockable bathroom, bedroom, or residential unit is available to a manager, caregiver, and
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