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HomeArizonaLife Care Center Of Yuma

Life Care Center Of Yuma

2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 853649283440425WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(57 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
128
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Life Care Center Of Yuma 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
2/5
AZ average
3.4/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
AZ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.76 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.43 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.5%
AZ average
45.1%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Arizona average of 3.4/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Arizona average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.43 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.70.

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, 2022
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 27, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
Yuma County 65+
40,225
19.7% of county
County Population
204,374
Yuma County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center Of Yuma is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Yuma, Arizona with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
105.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 18, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Yuma
Last Inspection
Jun 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
47.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (32)

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 28, 2026Corrected: 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: Dec 17, 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: Dec 17, 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: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 14, 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 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for 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
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Dec 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Dec 22, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: 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: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Jul 16, 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: Jul 16, 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: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 2 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.38 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.76 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.43 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.5%
RN Turnover
36.4%
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 (33)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 17, 2005
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
CABRERA, AIMEEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 7, 2025
GARITY, JOANNAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 14, 2024
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
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/AApr 1, 1994
BOUTROS, FADYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 20, 2023
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
CABRERA, AIMEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 7, 2025
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
GARITY, JOANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 14, 2024
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2006
YUMA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2006
BOUTROS, FADYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
CABRERA, AIMEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 20, 2026
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 31, 2006

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center Of Yuma and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Life Care Center Of Yuma
Yuma, AZCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Yuma Nursing Center
Yuma, AZ528 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC
Yuma, AZ1,584 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Sandpointe, LLC
Yuma, AZ3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven of Yuma
Yuma, AZ1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
Yuma, AZ7.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Havasu Nursing Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ124.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center Of Yuma
Yuma, AZ · Current facility
—2/52/52/5None recorded
Yuma Nursing Center
Yuma, AZ
528 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC
Yuma, AZ
1,584 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Haven of Sandpointe, LLC
Yuma, AZ
3,696 ft3/52/54/5None recorded
Haven of Yuma
Yuma, AZ
1.2 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
Yuma, AZ
7.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Havasu Nursing Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
124.4 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

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 Yuma?▾
Life Care Center Of Yuma has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center Of Yuma 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 Yuma participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center Of Yuma had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center Of Yuma had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 27, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Yuma?▾
Life Care Center Of Yuma provides 3.76 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.5%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Yuma have?▾
Life Care Center Of Yuma has 128 certified beds with an average of 105.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% 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 Yuma?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 5 in Yuma. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center Of Yuma?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center Of Yuma has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 57 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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