3.9(232 ratings)· Tucson average: 4.2
Part of Life Care Centers of America · 147 communities · 4.5★ average
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Reviews of Life Care Center of Tucson are mixed: several visitors and hospice workers praise attentive, friendly staff and a clean environment, while one detailed and serious account describes prolonged neglect, unaddressed hygiene issues, and rude staff over several years. Leadership is described as responsive to concerns raised directly to them.
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Life Care Center Of Tucson is a senior living community in Tucson, Arizona offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 232 reviews.
Life Care Center of Tucson is a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center located in Tucson, Arizona, positioned across from Northwest Medical Center. The facility specializes in post-operative recovery and offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care.
The center features an in-house team of therapists and nurses who develop individualized care plans tailored to each resident and patient's specific goals and needs. This approach ensures personalized treatment and recovery pathways for those requiring skilled nursing services.
The facility is committed to providing quality care while creating meaningful opportunities for residents to engage within the community, recognizing the importance of social connection during the rehabilitation and recovery process.
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Michele Juliano
Jun 2026
It seems that each time I come to visit my friend who is in the facility, she is well taken care of. All the staff are very caring and friendly with the occupants as well as those visiting. It is a clean facility. There seems to be a variety of activities for the patrons to take part in..
Tom Ferguson
May 2026
While I have encountered a few challenges during my stay at Life Care Center of Tucson, I have been deeply impressed by the leadership team's responsiveness. They listened carefully to my concerns and have actively demonstrated that they are addressing them. The staff here works incredibly hard. From the nurses and CNAs to the kitchen and maintenance crews, everyone genuinely cares and shows a great deal of empathy, helping in any way they can. I specifically want to commend the following leaders for working diligently to continuously improve the facility: - Corrie Killingsworth, Executive Director - Laura Idrissou, Director of Nursing - Amber Landroche, Assistant Director of Nursing My sincere thanks to all the staff for making my difficult medical recovery easier.
Laurie Jacobs
Apr 2026
If you love your family member, or at least don't disdain them, you will not allow them to be placed here. My mother was in this facility from 2018 until 2024. In that time she was severely neglected and abused. I was unable to have her removed because my half uncle had power of attorney over her and had less care or concern for her well being or perhaps he believed the lies these people told. In the summer of 2024 I visited her 4 days in a row for 5-6 hours a day. During the evening hours the care was particularly bad. My mother had a painful rash from not being cleaned properly. I had to ask for over 5 hours multiple days to get her cared for. One day, when the woman finally came (again after multiple requests for a 5 hour period) she shut my mom in her room for only 30 seconds, putting her in bed. The lady (who had extremely long black curly hair) came out with a smirk on her face. There is no way she could have cleaned or properly cared for my mother in that 30 seconds. I felt powerless. On my way out that evening, I ran into another woman who said her friend had come into the facility for the treatment of a simple wound, but because they did not care for her properly, the infection worsened and her friends leg may have to be amputated. According to the woman, it should never have come to that. She also believed Lifecare should be shut down.As far as my mom, after 3 days of constant requests, they finally issued an ointment to treat my mother's rash which was likely caused by their neglect. There is one male nurse in particular who would literally scold and yell at her multiple times per day if she needed anything-and that was in presence!! One day that I was there all day, waiting for someone to change my mother and address her rash, the entire nursing staff had a meeting for a good 20-30 minutes. There was one medical assistant running up and down the halls trying to assist the patients as many called out for help. It was later revealed this meeting was about ME! They asked me who I was. I told her I am visiting my mother and they should not be concerned about who I am they should be concerned about the many patients up and down the hall who weren't getting the basic care they needed or deserved. Several patients who were in the hall nodded their heads and clapped after I said this. The next day, the day staff kissed my butt, trying to convince me this somehow wasn't a terribly run facility that should be shut down immediately. I tried to get my uncle (located out of state) to release her but he wouldn't listen. Thankfully, my mom tried to escape a couple months later, getting trapped in the fire escape. They then kicked her out! Thank God! She has been in the most incredible facility since then and she is like a new woman, feeling loved, valued and cared for. She went from feeling sad, angry and frustrated every day to the polar opposite, with no other change in medication except being removed from this horrible place and moved somewhere where she is actually cared for properly. I am making this review as a public service announcement for anyone who cares about their relatives. Please look into other options. My mother is low income and is now in a great facility. There are other options. Please don't give up on your family member and allow them into this facility. There are more things that went wrong there but I can't even put all of them here there are so many. Best wishes to you and your family members and friends who need care. ***Also worth mentioning that at least one time (if not more) someone stole the gifts and care package items I sent to my mother while she lived there.***
Rosa Ortiz
Feb 2026
Hi, I am so sorry for my latest review. Yes my mom is a new resident here, and sometimes things don't go as well as a resident might like. I finally visited today. I meet Laura and she was so understanding and listened so well to my mom. So thank you so much. And look forward to visiting my mom often.
Lorena Yescas
Sep 2025
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
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 84 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 8, 2025
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 18, 2024
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 12, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Life Care Center Of Tucson offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Life Care Center Of Tucson is located at 6211 North La Cholla Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona.
Reviews of Life Care Center of Tucson are mixed: several visitors and hospice workers praise attentive, friendly staff and a clean environment, while one detailed and serious account describes prolonged neglect, unaddressed hygiene issues, and rude staff over several years. Leadership is described as responsive to concerns raised directly to them.
Life Care Center Of Tucson had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 84 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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