LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON
6211 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD, Tucson, AZ 85741
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON is a 162-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tucson, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.5%) is above the Arizona average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 162 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tucson, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — better than the Arizona average of 11.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Arizona average of 2.1% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 4.5% (66% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.5% — worse than the Arizona average of 24.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON with other nursing homes in Tucson.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.5% here versus 4.5% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 162 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON lag behind other Tucson options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 21 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Tucson
Tucson sits in Pima County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 205,320 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $55,023
- Median home value
- $199,400
Demographics for Pima County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tucson.
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