Life Care Center of Tucson
Life Care Center of Tucson
3.8 (184 reviews)
Skilled Nursing Facility • 162 Licensed Beds
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ
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Life Care Center of Tucson

Skilled Nursing Facility • 162 Licensed Beds
6211 North La Cholla Boulevard,
Tucson, AZ
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About

Life Care Center of Tucson – Medicare Certified Since 1987

Life Care Center of Tucson is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Tucson, Arizona. This facility has been serving the community for 39 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.

This facility has 162 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 44% (averaging 71 residents per day), which is low. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.

Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.06 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.24 hours from CNAs, 1.21 hours from LPNs, 0.61 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.02 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.

Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Life Care Center of Tucson has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 4 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.

Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.

Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.

Visit Medicare Care Compare to view detailed ratings, inspection reports, staffing data, and compare this facility with others in the area.

Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.

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Local Comparison Snapshot

How Life Care Center of Tucson compares to 24 facilities in Tucson, AZ

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Measure
This Facility
Area Avg
Comparison
Overall Rating
Medicare 5-star rating
1
3
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & safety
4
4.6
Health Inspections
State survey results
1
2.5
Staffing
Nurse-to-resident ratio
4
3.3
Staffing Hours (per resident/day)
RN Hours
Registered nurses
0.61 hrs
0.63 hrs
LPN/LVN Hours
Licensed practical nurses
1.21 hrs
1.09 hrs
CNA Hours
Certified nursing assistants
2.24 hrs
2.35 hrs
Total Nursing Hours
CNA + LPN + RN combined
4.06 hrs
4.07 hrs
Agency/Contractor Usage
Lower agency use often indicates more stable, consistent care
RN Agency Use
% of RN hours from contractors
0 %
6.0 %
LPN/LVN Agency Use
% of LPN hours from contractors
0 %
2.1 %
CNA Agency Use
% of CNA hours from contractors
0 %
4.5 %
Staff Stability & Occupancy
Staff Turnover
Annual nursing staff turnover
48 %
47 %
Occupancy Rate
Percentage of beds filled
44 %
77 %
Financial Estimate
Based on CMS Cost Report data (for reference only)
Est. Daily Rate
Average cost per day
$432
$400
Estimate Only: This figure is calculated from cost reports and is for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary significantly. See details or contact the facility.
Better than Area
Near Average
Below Area Average

Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 24 facilities in Tucson, AZ.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.

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Medicare Star Ratings

Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Data as of December 2025

What do Medicare star ratings measure?
Medicare rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on three key areas: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures like falls and infections.
How often are ratings updated?
CMS updates nursing home ratings monthly. Ratings can change based on new inspection results, staffing data from payroll records, and clinical quality outcomes.
Overall Rating
1/5
Quality Measures
4/5
Health Inspections
1/5
Staffing
4/5

Star Ratings History

Quarterly performance from 2013-2026

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Overall
Health Inspections
Quality
Staffing
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to 24 other nursing homes in Tucson, AZ

Why compare to local facilities?
Local comparisons account for regional staffing markets and demographics. A facility performing above local averages often indicates strong management and quality care relative to area standards.
Life Care Center of Tucson
Tucson, AZ Average

Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.

Staffing Hours per Resident Day

Life Care Center of Tucson
Tucson, AZ Average

Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.

Staff Turnover Rate

Life Care Center of Tucson
Tucson, AZ Average

Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.

Agency/Contract Staff Usage

Life Care Center of Tucson
Tucson, AZ Average

Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.

Agency Staff Trends

Historical agency/contract staff usage by role

What does agency usage indicate?
Agency/contract staff fill temporary staffing gaps. Lower percentages typically indicate a stable, permanent workforce. Facilities with consistently high agency usage (>30%) may face staff retention challenges, though temporary spikes can occur during seasonal illness or transitions.
CNA
LPN
RN

Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.

Direct Care Staffing

Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day

Data as of December 2025

Understanding staffing levels: Higher staffing is associated with better quality outcomes. Research suggests around 4.1 hours of total nursing care per resident per day as a quality benchmark. Compare this facility's staffing to local averages to assess relative care levels.
134
minutes/day
CNAs
Certified Nursing Assistants
73
minutes/day
LPNs
Licensed Practical Nurses
37
minutes/day
RNs
Registered Nurses
1
minutes/day
PTs
Physical Therapists

Staffing Trends

Direct care minutes per resident per day

CNAs
LPNs
RNs
PTs
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Occupancy Rate History

Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds

Understanding occupancy: Higher occupancy can indicate strong community reputation and demand. Very low occupancy may affect financial stability, while extremely high occupancy could mean limited bed availability.
Life Care Center of Tucson
Tucson, AZ Average (76.6%)

Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.

Staff Turnover History

Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility

Data as of December 2025

Understanding turnover: Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care. High turnover can affect care quality and resident relationships. The national average for nursing homes is around 50-60%.
All Nursing Staff
Registered Nurses (RN)
Area Average

Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.

Average Daily Rate

Average daily charge for care at this facility

Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)

FY 2023 Daily Rate
$432
per resident per day
Compared to 24 facilities in your area
Above local median ($400)
Daily Rate Trend (2018-2023)
Contact Facility for Actual Rates
This figure is an average calculated from cost reports and is for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary significantly based on level of care needed, room type, payer source (Medicare, Medicaid, private pay), and other factors. Please contact the facility directly for current pricing and availability.
How This Is Calculated
This average daily rate is calculated from CMS Cost Reports by dividing total inpatient revenue by total patient days. It represents an average across all payers and care levels. Higher rates may indicate more intensive care, specialized services, or regional cost factors.

Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.

Financial Health

Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports

Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)

For-Profit Facility

Financial Summary

Metric This Facility Local Median Comparison
Operating Margin
Profitability ratio
-4% 7% Below
Net Income
Annual profit or loss
$-256,064 $634,198 Below
Staff Cost per Resident
Daily salary expense per resident
$203/day $168/day Higher
Occupancy Rate
Bed utilization percentage
44% 78% Lower
Est. Daily Rate
Average revenue per patient day
$432/day $400/day Higher
Total Beds
Licensed bed capacity
162 115 Larger

Local comparisons based on 24 skilled nursing facilities in the Tucson, AZ metro area

Revenue & Expenses

Net Patient Revenue
After adjustments & allowances
$10,019,059
Operating Expenses
Total operating costs
$10,382,241
Total Salaries
Staff compensation
$5,737,163
Contract Labor
Agency & temp staff
$91,073

Payer Mix

Medicare
11%
Medicaid
58%
Private Pay & Other
31%

Operating Margin Trend (2018-2023)

Understanding Financial Health
Operating Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining after operating costs. Positive = profitable operations.
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.

Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.

Who Stays Here

Breakdown of residents by payment type

Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data

Total Days
28,283
Medicare
Short-term skilled nursing
11%
Medicaid
Long-term care residents
58%
Private Pay / Other
Self-pay, insurance, VA
31%
Higher Medicare %
Indicates more short-term rehabilitation residents. Medicare typically covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a hospital stay.
Higher Medicaid %
Indicates more long-term care residents. Medicaid covers nursing home care for those who qualify financially.

Average Length of Stay

How long residents typically stay at this facility

Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data

Overall Average
36.00
days
Medicare Stays
25.00
days
Medicaid Stays
171.00
days
Total Admissions
746
Total Discharges
775
Medicare (Short-Term)
Medicare covers skilled nursing for rehabilitation after a hospital stay. Typical stays are 20-30 days for recovery from surgery, stroke, or illness.
Medicaid (Long-Term)
Medicaid covers long-term nursing home care for those who qualify. Many residents stay months or years, receiving ongoing daily care and support.

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Reviews

3.8 (184 reviews)
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Marie Parrino a month ago

Your staff is very friendly and helpful. But there appears to be a staffing issue on the weekends...skelton crew. My friend had to wait over an hour to get help to get to the bathroom. That's really not acceptable. But your staff can only help so many people. Your physical therapy staff are wonderful. I got to meet them and that there are two young women who assist my friend. They listened to my friend's needs, and worked accordingly.

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Lorena Yescas 2 months ago

I have been in this facility about 3 times to visit a patient of mine as I’m a Hospice worker. I am truly impressed . As I walk into the front doors receptionist always greets with a good morning and a smile and the facility doesn’t smell like others I’ve been to. It smells clean fresh and is clean. My Patient is well taking care. I don’t know the staff there But I can see how my Patient is clean well dressed and staff very helpful if I need anything. Good place to have your loved one. One pleased CNA

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Tess Scheiderer 2 months ago

I am a long-term care resident here. The staff has done so much for me to make me comfortable, especially because I'm only in my fifties. This is a place that feels like home away from home. The Director of Nursing has always listens to what I say, and she's a good friend. The Executive Director is obviously someone who cares about us while at the same time trying to take care of the business side of things. When I first got here a few years ago the old Executive Director had retired and the old Director of Nursing was gone, too. Things were not going well when it came to leadership at that time. I decided to stick with it because I've seen what a good place this is when I have been here short-term for therapy. Now that we have our current ED and DON taking care of us, it's obvious that things have turned around. Life Care Center of Tucson is coming back strong when it comes to leadership and the staff who treat us like family. I always said that if I needed permanent long-term care, this is where I would want to go, and I'm happy to be here now. It's clean, there are tons of activities, and now they're trying to increase the quality of our meals. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else for the long term. If you're looking for a place for someone in your family, Life Care Center of Tucson is a good place to start looking.

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Michael Sanchez a month ago

My dad is currently there and the nurses and staff are super friendly. Thay have great communication always have updates. Everything seemed to be very clean. And you can actually see that they take their job serious. The care and love that they put into it is definitely outstanding.

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Do not send your loved ones here. From having no medications the first 24 hours and being in severe pain the entire time, to lack of response to call buttons, to it taking up to 2.5 hours to get a requested painkiller or even something as basic as clean towels and bed linens, it seems no one cares at all. I was sent there for 3 weeks of wound care. I got no care. Someone from wound care came in a whole 4 times in those three weeks and all they did was put a little yellow cloth over my wounds, which fell off as soon as I moved. It wasn't even medicated. I told them when I came in that I'd been given Juven to promote healing at the hospital and was told they had something similar and would see that I got that. I never got it. I mentioned the lack of care to a nurse and was told because I was in an odd numbered room, my wounds should be looked after by the night shift nurse. That did not happen even once in the 3 weeks I was there. Took a day and a half one weekend for someone to take a bloody towel out of my room. Another day, it took 12 hours and me asking 4 people to get a bloody bed pad replaced. Another day they came in to change the bed linens, put on the fitted sheet and left the rest folded on the bed. I finished making the bed myself at 1am so I could go to bed. The food is decent, but being a diabetic, I need sugar free and they insisted on sending me pancakes, french toast and sugary syrup for breakfast, refined sugar for my coffee, when I told them every day I need artificial sweetener, and I won't eat pancakes and syrup. Took 2 weeks to get a "no beef" notation on my menu preferences, and they never did put a diabetic notation on it. Beverage options were dismal as well... coffee, tea, or sugary Kool-Aid type "juice." Basically, they just don't care enough to pay attention. I get the feeling the entire staff suffers from severe burnout and they just don't care any more. Sadly, the patients suffer for it. Thankfully, I am home now and getting wound care - complete with bandaging and medicated ointments and such - 3 days a week. Something I should have gotten at this facility and did not. I could go into more details, like the two times staff snapped at me because I was upset that I was in pain and it had been over an hour and a half from the time I'd asked for a pain pill. "Why didn't you ask when I was here before." Because that was 4 hours ago and I didn't need it then. Anyway... don't leave your loved ones here. I thought they did a good job for my mom eleven years ago. They certainly failed to care for me in 2025.

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