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HomeArizonaLife Care Center of Sierra Vista

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista

2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 856355204581050WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(180 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
152
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $55,881

How Life Care Center of Sierra Vista 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
1/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.65 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.67 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
34.8%
AZ average
45.1%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.97.
Staff turnover is 34.8%, lower 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
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 22, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 9, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Cochise County 65+
29,105
23.2% of county
County Population
125,504
Cochise 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 Sierra Vista is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sierra Vista, Arizona with 152 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
152
Avg Residents/Day
71.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 2, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cochise
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
63.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0602Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Sep 9, 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 9, 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
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0602Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 22, 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: Sep 22, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide1.82 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.65 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.8%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2020
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 11, 1985
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 31, 2020
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
HUMMEL, RACHELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 25, 2025
KING, LACYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 2, 2024
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
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
SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2020
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 11, 1985
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2025
SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS, LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 19, 1986
HUMMEL, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 9, 2025
PATEL, PARAGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 19, 1985

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Arizona facilities
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista, AZCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $55,881
Haven of Sierra Vista, LLC
Sierra Vista, AZ3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Quiburi Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation
Benson, AZ27.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Douglas
Douglas, AZ45.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven Health Green Valley, LLC
Green Valley, AZ48.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Saguaro Valley
Tucson, AZ57.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre
Tucson, AZ57.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,090
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista, AZ · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$55,881
Haven of Sierra Vista, LLC
Sierra Vista, AZ
3,696 ft2/52/51/5None recorded
Quiburi Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation
Benson, AZ
27.0 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Haven of Douglas
Douglas, AZ
45.8 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Haven Health Green Valley, LLC
Green Valley, AZ
48.3 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Haven of Saguaro Valley
Tucson, AZ
57.7 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Sandstone of Tucson Rehab Centre
Tucson, AZ
57.8 mi2/51/54/5$55,090

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 Sierra Vista?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Sierra Vista had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $55,881.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Sierra Vista?▾
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista provides 3.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 1.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.8%.
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 71.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 47% 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 Sierra Vista?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 1 in Sierra Vista. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Sierra Vista?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Sierra Vista has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 180 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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