ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Sun Health La Loma Care Center

14260 South Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

CMS 3/5 stars #7 of 77 in Maricopa County (623) 537-7400
Certified beds
43
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,278 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.95 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 21% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,278 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.20 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.95 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 20.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Oct 28, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jun 25, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 28, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 28, 2025 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 28, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 28, 2025 F0691

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CAVANAUGH-MARSH, MARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GILSTRAP, GREG Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HASKELL, CORNELIUS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOFFMAN, SINTRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KOVALA, IRENE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LA RUE, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LANCASTER, LEWIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MARRER, GARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ORCUTT, HERMAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ORLOPP, SHARON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REIFSTECK, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RIVERA, REY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Sun Health La Loma Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Sun Health La Loma Care Center? +

Sun Health La Loma Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sun Health La Loma Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.20 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sun Health La Loma Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 11 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sun Health La Loma Care Center accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.