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 25 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights 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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet other general requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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 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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0914, 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, 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).

  10. 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 March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

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

    Health citation F-0551, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 12, 2024).

  18. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 14, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.