La Canada Care Center

Nursing Home · Tucson, AZ

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number035189

Contact & location

7970 North La Canada Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
Pima County
Phone
(520) 797-1191
ZIP code
85704 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
128
Residents per day
97.5 (76% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Tortolita Healthcare, INC.
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
November 19, 1988
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.26 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.41 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.81 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.83 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.0 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-24 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-04-24 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-04-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-01
2026-03-05 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-03-05 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-30
2026-01-21 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2026-01-21 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-02-06
2024-02-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-02 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-22
2022-10-14 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-28

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-21Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Eagar, Robert (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jatoi, Mansoor (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
La Canada Associates (Lca), LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Forrest (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jones, Christine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eagar, Robert (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Jatoi, Mansoor (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Eagar, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Invaserv LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jatoi, Mansoor (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nursa INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of La Canada Care Center?

La Canada Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Arizona.

How many beds does La Canada Care Center have?

It has 128 certified beds and cares for about 98 residents per day.

Has La Canada Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

Who owns La Canada Care Center?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of La Canada Care Center?

(520) 797-1191. The facility is located at 7970 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.