FPoor · score 25/100 · #133 of 140 in Arizona
La Canada Care Center
7970 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704 · 128 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Arizona
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76)bottom quarter
$8,278 in fines in 3 years
Why La Canada Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Arizona nursing homes in the same size band (large, 128 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
La Canada Care Center at a Glance
F
25/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.26 h.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 76.
9<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
61<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,278 fines, 0 denials.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Arizona, large facilities · CMS record 035189 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address7970 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone5207971191
CountyPima
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds128
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.