LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON

Life Care Center of Tucson is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 6211 North La Cholla Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona (ZIP: 85741). The facility operates 162 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It is situated in Pima County and can be reached by phone at (520) 575-0900. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Life Care Center of Tucson holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. This rating is a composite derived from three separate domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating performance that falls below most facilities in the CMS comparison system. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which represents a midpoint score relative to other rated facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national midpoint. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are intended to help compare nursing facilities based on standardized data collection. Life Care Center of Tucson is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to a broad range of residents, including those who transition from hospital stays covered by Medicare Part A and those who qualify for long-term Medicaid coverage. Individuals seeking to confirm current coverage policies or specific payment arrangements should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Tucson presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 out of 5. The facility's overall rating of 1 star falls below that average, driven in significant part by its health inspection score of 1 star, which is also below the national norm. Its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while its quality measure rating of 4 stars exceeds the national average, suggesting that on measurable clinical outcomes, the facility performs at a relatively higher level. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns before making care decisions.