Sun Health la Loma Care Center

Name: Sun Health la Loma Care Center
Address: 14260 SOUTH DENNY BOULEVARD, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340, US
Telephone: 6235377400

14260 South Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 · Maricopa County · 43 certified beds · avg 39 residents/day · certified since Feb 13, 2006

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$8,278

Fines, last 3 years

4.89

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 28, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Oct 29, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 28, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Jun 25, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Mar 28, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Mar 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Mar 28, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Mar 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Mar 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy.
Mar 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 28, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 23, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 8).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	1	0	D
2025	10	1	G ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $8,278.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Oct 28, 2025	Fine	$8,278

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Arizona avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.89	3.97	3.95	top 15% in Arizona; top 15% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.89	0.69	0.69	top 20% in Arizona; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.39	3.50	3.50	top 14% in Arizona; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.60	0.49	0.48	top 23% in Arizona; top 23% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	20.8	45.2	45.8	top 5% in Arizona; top 3% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	100.0	43.6	42.9	bottom 1% in Arizona; bottom 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.20, RN 0.95, weekend 4.66. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Cavanaugh-Marsh, Mary	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2023
Forvis Mazars LLP	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/11/2021
Forvis Mazars LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/16/2025
Gilstrap, Greg	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2023
Haskell, Cornelius	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022
Hoffman, Sintra	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/17/2025
Hunter, Darryll	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/24/2024
Hunter, Darryll	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/24/2024
Jude, Rebecca	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Jude, Rebecca	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Kovala, Irene	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
La Loma Senior Living Services, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
La Rue, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
La Rue, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
La Rue, Joseph	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
La Rue, Joseph	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Lakshmipathy, Arun	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Lakshmipathy, Arun	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/11/2005
Lancaster, Lewis	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/21/2017
Marrer, Gary	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 035264.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Sun Health la Loma Care Center

14260 South Denny Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 · 6235377400

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $8,278

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Oct 28, 2025 (F-0684, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 035264 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)