D

Sun Health La Loma Care Center

14260 SOUTH DENNY BOULEVARD, LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
Score: 48 / 100

Sun Health La Loma Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 26th percentile among Arizona nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Sun Health La Loma Care Center provides above-average staffing with 5.15 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Sun Health La Loma Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.15 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.43 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.77 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.72 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.74 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Oct 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity F
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Mar 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity E
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Mar 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity E
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Mar 27, 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,735

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
43
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10