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HomeArizonaLife Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center of Scottsdale

9494 East Becker Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 852604808606396
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
132
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,414

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 132 certified beds with an average of 48 residents per day (36% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Sep 12, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $6,414 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.00 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.4%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Scottsdale is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Scottsdale, Arizona with 132 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored above average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
48
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 30, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Maricopa
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
40.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

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: 1
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: 1
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: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
F0691Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: 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 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: 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 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 14, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide1.93 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.4%
RN Turnover
88.9%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization90%Mar 1, 1985
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Nov 1, 1990
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual90%Mar 1, 1985
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
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

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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 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Scottsdale had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 12, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $6,414 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale provides 4.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 1.36 LPN hours, and 1.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Scottsdale have?▾
Life Care Center of Scottsdale has 132 certified beds with an average of 48 residents per day, resulting in approximately 36% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Scottsdale?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Scottsdale, Arizona with an average rating of 4.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Scottsdale nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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