LA CANADA CARE CENTER

CCN 035189 · TORTOLITA HEALTHCARE, INC. · For profit - Limited Liability company · THE ENSIGN GROUP chain · 128 certified beds · Pima · AZ


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 dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-24F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.F
2026-04-24F0605, F0658Prevent 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
2026-03-05F0584Honor 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
2026-03-05F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2026-01-21F0684, F0760Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G
2024-02-02F0695, F0732Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Post nurse staffing information every day.D
2022-10-14F0645, F0812PASARR 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
2022-10-14F0582, F0677, F0692Give 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
2022-10-14F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.B

Why was LA CANADA CARE CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-21Fine$8,278

How is LA CANADA CARE CENTER staffed relative to the AZ average?

MeasureThis facilityAZ average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.258003.97147
Total nursing staff turnover (%)47.045.1
Average number of residents per day97.588.1

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.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYEAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOORsince 04/01/2020
CORPORATE DIRECTORPETERSON, FORRESTsince 01/01/2019
CORPORATE OFFICERBURNAM, SOON, JONES, CHRISTINE, KEETCH, CHAD, SATO, AMIsince 03/01/2011
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLINVASERV LLC, NURSA INC, EAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOORsince 04/01/2020
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFPORT, BARRYsince 06/23/2025
ADP OF THE SNFENSIGN SERVICES INC, LA CANADA ASSOCIATES (LCA), LLC, EAGAR, ROBERT, JATOI, MANSOORsince 06/23/2025

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