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CARING HOUSE

510 SOUTH OCOTILLO ROAD, SACATON, AZ 85147
Score: 51 / 100

Caring House faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 51/100. The facility ranks in the 30th percentile among Arizona nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Caring House provides above-average staffing with 9.06 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Caring House, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 9.06 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.70 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.46 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.90 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 7.74 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.07 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jul 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity E
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jul 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jul 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $28,695

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Federal
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7