All citations for Life Care Center of Tucson

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 58 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 10, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0906, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.