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HomeArizonaLife Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center of Scottsdale

9494 East Becker Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 852604808606396WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(226 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
132
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,414

How Life Care Center of Scottsdale Compares in Arizona

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Arizona. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.98 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
61.3%
AZ average
45.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 61.3%, higher than the Arizona average of 45.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Aug 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Arizona median
Private Room
$9,506/mo
Arizona median
Maricopa County 65+
692,770
15.6% of county
County Population
4,430,871
Maricopa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Scottsdale is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Scottsdale, Arizona with 132 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
63.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 30, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
15.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0691Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$6,414
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 12, 2024
$6,414

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.98 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.3%
RN Turnover
83.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 1990
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 1985
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
LEHMAN, ADIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
ROGGE, KELLIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 6, 2025
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 1985
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
LEHMAN, ADIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
PRABHAKARAN, VINAYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 29, 2012
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 1990
ROGGE, KELLIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 6, 2025
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2002
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 2, 1986
PRABHAKARAN, VINAYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 2, 1986
ROGGE, KELLIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 15, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Scottsdale and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $6,414
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Scottsdale, AZ1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Advance Health Care of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sante of North Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ4.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ6.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community
Scottsdale, AZ6.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx
Phoenix, AZ6.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $23,296
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ · Current facility
—5/54/53/5$6,414
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Scottsdale, AZ
1,056 ft5/55/53/5None recorded
Advance Health Care of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
3,168 ft5/54/54/5None recorded
Sante of North Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
4.2 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ
6.0 mi2/51/52/5$8,018
Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community
Scottsdale, AZ
6.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx
Phoenix, AZ
6.3 mi2/51/55/5$23,296

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Scottsdale cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Arizona is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $9,506/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Scottsdale participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Scottsdale had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $6,414.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale provides 3.98 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 1.20 LPN hours, and 2.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Scottsdale have?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale has 132 certified beds with an average of 63.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 48% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 4 in Scottsdale. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Scottsdale has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 226 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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