LA CANADA CARE CENTER

La Canada Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 7970 North La Canada Drive in Tucson, Arizona (85704), within Pima County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 128 certified beds and is currently active. La Canada Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, indicating performance at the national average level in that category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above national averages across the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS. These metrics include factors such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. La Canada Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (520) 797-1191 to verify current bed availability and to confirm accepted insurance plans, as coverage details and availability are subject to change. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, La Canada Care Center presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven substantially by its 5-star quality measure performance. The staffing rating of 2 stars is a notable area where the facility performs below average nationally, while the 3-star health inspection score aligns with the national norm. This combination of ratings provides a general reference point for those researching skilled nursing options in the Tucson area, though CMS ratings reflect data from specific reporting periods and should be considered alongside other sources of information when evaluating care options.