B

LA CANADA CARE CENTER

7970 NORTH LA CANADA DRIVE, TUCSON, AZ 85704
Score: 70 / 100

La Canada Care Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 70/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Tucson facility ranks in the 60th percentile among Arizona nursing homes.

With 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, La Canada Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at La Canada Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.98 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.76 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Feb 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0732 Severity D
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    Feb 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity E
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Oct 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 70 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
128
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4