CARING HOUSE – Nursing Home, SACATON, Arizona
Medicare and Medicaid
CMS quality ratings
Overall
Health inspection
Quality of care
Staffing
RN staffing
Last cited survey: 18 September 2025 · 48 health and 36 fire safety citations on file
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Main info
Name
CARING HOUSE
Address
510 SOUTH OCOTILLO ROAD, SACATON, AZ 85147
Federal Provider Number
035216
Phone
(520) 562-7400
Ownership Type
Government - Federal
Certified Beds
100
Residents in Certified Beds
81.4
Nursing Home Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
THE CARING HOUSE
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
1993-06-19
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Location
510 SOUTH OCOTILLO ROAD
SACATON, AZ 85147
Phone: (520) 562-7400
Compare to AZ average
See how this facility compares to the AZ state average among rated nursing homes (150 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | AZ average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 3 | 3.43 | 5 |
| Health inspection | 2 | 2.82 | 5 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.06 | 4 |
| Quality measures | 3 | 4.57 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 100 | 109.7 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 84 | ~6.3 health* | — |
- ADVANCE HEALTH CARE OF SCOTTSDALE — 5★ overall
- ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF GLENDALE — 5★ overall
- ADVANCED HEALTHCARE OF MESA — 5★ overall
- ALTA MESA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 5★ overall
- APACHE JUNCTION HEALTH CENTER — 4★ overall
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE CORPORATION | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 08/05/2015 |
| GILA RIVER HEALTH CARE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100.00 | 08/05/2015 |
| SOTO, LINDA P | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 04/24/2022 |
| SOTO, LINDA P | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 04/24/2022 |
| KRAMER, DARCY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 01/19/2019 |
| HORTON, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | 0.00 | 05/25/2015 |
| HAAKE, MAX | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | 0.00 | 07/11/2016 |
| MCFARLAND, KIMBERLY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 03/09/2026 |
| MCFARLAND, KIMBERLY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 03/09/2026 |
| GODDARD, RUSSELL G | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 08/01/2025 |
| GODDARD, RUSSELL G | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 08/01/2025 |
| CHANDRAN, SAI L | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 04/01/2022 |
| CHANDRAN, SAI L | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 04/01/2022 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
84 citations on file · Latest survey: 18 September 2025 · 48 health · 36 fire safety
D: 39
E: 36
F: 6
J: 3
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Health
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Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | F689 | J — Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-09-18 | F689 | J — Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-09-18 | F689 | J — Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2025-09-18 | F600 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2025-09-18 | F600 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2025-09-18 | F600 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2025-07-25 | F755 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-07-25 | F755 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-07-25 | F755 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2025-07-25 | F644 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2025-07-25 | F644 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2025-07-25 | F644 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2025-07-25 | F641 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2025-07-25 | F641 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2025-07-25 | F641 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Health | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2025-07-25 | F582 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2025-07-25 | F582 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2025-07-25 | F582 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2025-07-25 | F558 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2025-07-25 | F558 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 | K324 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2025-07-25 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2025-07-25 | K321 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2025-07-25 | K161 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2025-07-25 | K324 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2025-07-25 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2025-07-25 | K222 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | 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. |
| 2025-07-25 | K321 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2025-07-25 | K222 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | 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. |
| 2025-07-25 | K161 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2025-07-25 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2025-07-25 | K324 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2025-07-25 | K161 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2025-07-25 | K222 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | 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. |
| 2025-07-25 | K321 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-09-15 | K291 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-09-15 | K211 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-09-15 | K291 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-09-15 | K324 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-09-15 | K372 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Additional information
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Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 3 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) | 4 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) | 3 |
| Staffing Rating | 5 |
| RN Staffing Rating | 5 |
| Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 5.12355 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.30403 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.66602 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.97005 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 8.72172 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.16462 |
| Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.05424 |
| Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.70182 |
| Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.32212 |
| Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.07818 |
| Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 5.14895 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.56226 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.85275 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 9.69925 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-03-15 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2017-12-15 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 8 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 8 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 32 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 32 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 20 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 19 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 3 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 180 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 180 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2016-09-15 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 14 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 14 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 76 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 76 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 47 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 7 |
Number of Fines | 2 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 28695 |
Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
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