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HomeArizonaLife Care Center of Sierra Vista

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista

2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 856355204581050
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
152
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
2 fine(s) totaling $55,881

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 152 certified beds with an average of 63.8 residents per day (42% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Dec 22, 2023)

• Has been fined a total of $55,881 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.7%

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

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sierra Vista, Arizona with 152 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored below average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
152
Avg Residents/Day
63.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 2, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Cochise
Last Inspection
Dec 22, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
53.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 3, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: 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 22, 2022Corrected: 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: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: 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: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: 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: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Apr 23, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$55,881
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 18, 2024
$17,934
FineMay 31, 2024
$37,947

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

Nurse Aide2.01 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.7%
RN Turnover
61.5%
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 (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 11, 1985
SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2020
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 11, 1985
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 18, 1999
SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2020
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
HUMMEL, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 25, 2025
KING, LACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 2, 2024
PATEL, PARAGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 11, 2019
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2020
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Sierra Vista?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Sierra Vista had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 22, 2023). The facility has been fined a total of $55,881 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Sierra Vista?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.7%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Sierra Vista have?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista has 152 certified beds with an average of 63.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 42% 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 Sierra Vista?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Sierra Vista, Arizona with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Sierra Vista nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →