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Sun Health La Loma Care Center

14260 South Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

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Sun Health La Loma Care Center is a nursing home in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 28, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.

  3. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on October 28, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    22 of 140 Arizona homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $8,278 on October 28, 2025.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.

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  7. Health inspection on June 25, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on March 28, 2025

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. Health inspection on February 23, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on February 23, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.

    • Citation K0131. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on November 23, 2022

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2022.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(623) 537-7400
Last standard health inspection
March 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
43
Residents per day, on average
37
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
La Loma Senior Living Services, INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare

Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (11 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • HUNTER, DARRYLLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/24/2024
  • JUDE, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2025
  • LA RUE, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2018
  • LAKSHMIPATHY, ARUNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • THOMPSON, KIMBERLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2023

Questions

When was Sun Health La Loma Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists March 28, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sun Health La Loma Care Center have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since February 23, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sun Health La Loma Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Sun Health La Loma Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Sun Health La Loma Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.