LA CANADA CARE CENTER
LA CANADA CARE CENTER is a 128-bed nursing home in TUCSON, Arizona. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988-11-19. It averages 97.5 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at LA CANADA CARE CENTER?
CMS lists 15 health-inspection deficiencies for LA CANADA CARE CENTER since 2022-10-14, 9 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-24.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F |
| 2026-04-24 | F0605, F0658 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D |
| 2026-03-05 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E |
| 2026-03-05 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2026-01-21 | F0684, F0760 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G |
| 2024-02-02 | F0695, F0732 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Post nurse staffing information every day. | D |
| 2022-10-14 | F0645, F0812 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2022-10-14 | F0582, F0677, F0692 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D |
| 2022-10-14 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B |
Why was LA CANADA CARE CENTER fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Fine | $8,278 |
How is LA CANADA CARE CENTER staffed relative to the AZ average?
| Measure | This facility | AZ average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.25800 | 3.97147 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 47.0 | 45.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 97.5 | 88.1 |
Who owns LA CANADA CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?
LA CANADA CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name TORTOLITA HEALTHCARE, INC. and belongs to the THE ENSIGN GROUP chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | EAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOOR | since 04/01/2020 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | PETERSON, FORREST | since 01/01/2019 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BURNAM, SOON, JONES, CHRISTINE, KEETCH, CHAD, SATO, AMI | since 03/01/2011 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | INVASERV LLC, NURSA INC, EAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOOR | since 04/01/2020 |
| INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | PORT, BARRY | since 06/23/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | ENSIGN SERVICES INC, LA CANADA ASSOCIATES (LCA), LLC, EAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOOR | since 06/23/2025 |
Were you or a family member harmed at LA CANADA CARE CENTER?