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Caring House

510 South Ocotillo Road, Sacaton, AZ 85147

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Caring House is a nursing home in Sacaton, 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(520) 562-7400
Last standard health inspection
September 4, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
87.7
Ownership type
Government - Federal
Legal business name
The Caring House
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Arizona average (18 vs 21).

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 October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

  2. 6 citations

    Health inspection on September 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0628. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 September 23, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2026.

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  3. 17 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    • Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    • Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    • Citation K0907. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

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

    • 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 has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

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

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

      CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2025.

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  4. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 18, 2025 from $20,400 to $13,260.

  6. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0578 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0637 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0641 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0697 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0842 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0880 from the health inspection on November 8, 2024.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on September 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    1 of 140 Arizona homes (under 1%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2025.

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  9. Fine

    September 18, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $13,260 on September 18, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Health inspection on July 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0644. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

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  11. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 October 10, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  13. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. Payment stopped

    December 12, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 12, 2024, for 8 days.

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  15. Fine

    November 8, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $15,435 on November 8, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 May 20, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  19. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.4 to 6.5 hours per resident per day.

  21. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 31, 2023.

    • 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 October 31, 2023.

    • 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 October 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.

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  22. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2023.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • 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 September 12, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2023.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Caring House last inspected?

CMS lists September 4, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Caring House have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since September 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Caring House been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $28,695 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Caring House?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Caring House a Special Focus Facility?

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