Life Care Center of Tucson

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Tucson, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 10, 2026

  Based on staff and resident interviews, review of facility documentation, clinical records and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (Resident #15) out of one sampled resident was free from preventable accident by failing to ensure appropriate safety measures during a transfer. The universe was sixty. The deficient practice could place other residents at risk for preventable falls and serous injury.Findings include: Resident #15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with multiple diagnoses that included a historical fracture of the right shoulder girdle and need for assistance with personal care. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed that the resident had a Brief Interview for mental Status (BIMS) score of 14 indicating intact cognition. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Aug 15, 2025

  BBased on clinical record review, interviews, the State Agency's (SA) complaint portal, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to ensure 4 out of 4 residents' (#47, #48, #52, and #53) medications were not misappropriated by nursing staff. The deficient practice resulted in the facility not keeping an accurate record of controlled substances. Findings include:Related to Resident #47-Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur, generalized muscle weakness, stage 3 kidney disease and cognitive communication deficit.Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], revealed Resident #47 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) and scored a 12 which… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jul 17, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interviews, facility documentation, policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure adequate and comfortable temperature levels was provided to meet the needs of 14 residents (#4, #5, #8, #11, #20, #25, #34, #35, #41, #42, #43, #48, #56, and #167). The deficient practice could result in the resident's room not having a homelike and comfortable environment. The facility census was 58 and the sample was 14. Findings include: On the morning of July 15, 2024, between the hours of 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., surveyors experienced a notable difference in temperature perceived and felt when entering the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 17, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and policy, the facility failed to ensure multiple food items were stored at safe temperatures in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice could result in placing residents at risk for food-borne illnesses. The facility census was 58. Findings include: During an initial observation of the kitchen, conducted at 8:25 a.m. on July 14, 2024 with staff #15. In the walk-in refrigerator, the thermometers both inside and out registered a temperature displaying 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Inside the refrigerator were various food items including milk, eggs, yogurt, meat, cheese, and dressings. Staff #15 stated the temperatures are recorded on the log twice daily, morning and evening. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF906Jul 17, 2024

  Based on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the emergency and standby power systems were functioning properly. Failure to implement an emergency and standby power systems plan during an emergency could lead to harm of the patients and/or staff. Findings include: Based on record review and staff interview on July 17-18, 2024, the facility failed to ensure the emergency generator was adequate for the facility needs during an emergency. The facility has had a rental generator since March 2, 2020. On July 14, 2024 the facility experienced a power failure and the temporary generator failed to turn on leaving the facility totally without power. […]