Nursing homes › Arizona › Life Care Center of Tucson
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 · 5205750900 · 162 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.85 (Arizona median: 3.76). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.22. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 50 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-01-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-15 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2024-07-17 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-07-17 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-17 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-02-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-01-05 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-01-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-01-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-01-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2023-12-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| IDRISSOU, LAURA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2015 |
| KILLINGSWORTH, CORRINE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2026 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/10/2014 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| FRANCO, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2025 |
| IDRISSOU, LAURA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2015 |
| KILLINGSWORTH, CORRINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2026 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/06/2025 |
| SARAH, ALIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/27/2019 |
| SMITH, FRANK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2025 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 035140. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.