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HomeArizonaPayson Care Center

Payson Care Center

107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 855419284746896WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(77 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
163
certified

How Payson Care Center 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
3/5
AZ average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.96 hrs/day
AZ average
3.97 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.82 hrs/day
AZ average
0.70 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
53.5%
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 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 0.82 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.70.
Staff turnover is 53.5%, 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
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 6, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 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
Gila County 65+
15,793
29.6% of county
County Population
53,419
Gila County

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

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Payson Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Payson, Arizona with 163 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
163
Avg Residents/Day
41
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 25, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Gila
Last Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
46.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0940Potential for Harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 7, 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: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0696Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0826Potential for Harm

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 17, 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: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 7, 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 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: Jan 30, 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: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

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

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 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: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: 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 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.96 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.55 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.5%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 8, 1989
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 8, 1989
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
KEENOM, STEPHANIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 16, 2025
WILLIAMS, JERMAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 22, 2025
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 21, 1984
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
KEENOM, STEPHANIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 16, 2025
MICHELS, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
WILLIAMS, JERMAINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2025
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 14, 2025
PAYSON UNITED MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 19, 2007
MICHELS, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 24, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 19, 2007
WILLIAMS, JERMAINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 15, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Payson Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Arizona facilities
Payson Care Center
Payson, AZCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community
Payson, AZ4,224 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,358
Haven of Camp Verde
Camp Verde, AZ38.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $18,252
Haven of Sedona
Sedona, AZ45.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Fountain Hills Post Acute
Fountain Hills, AZ49.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
VI at Silverstone, a VI and Plaza Companies Commun
Scottsdale, AZ50.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sante of North Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ51.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Payson Care Center
Payson, AZ · Current facility
—2/52/53/5None recorded
Rim Country Health & Retirement Community
Payson, AZ
4,224 ft2/52/53/5$10,358
Haven of Camp Verde
Camp Verde, AZ
38.1 mi3/52/53/5$18,252
Haven of Sedona
Sedona, AZ
45.1 mi2/51/52/5None recorded
Fountain Hills Post Acute
Fountain Hills, AZ
49.0 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
VI at Silverstone, a VI and Plaza Companies Commun
Scottsdale, AZ
50.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Sante of North Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
51.7 mi3/52/54/5None 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 Payson Care Center?▾
Payson Care Center 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.
How much does Payson Care Center 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). Payson Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Payson Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Payson Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Payson Care Center?▾
Payson Care Center provides 3.96 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.5%.
How many beds does Payson Care Center have?▾
Payson Care Center has 163 certified beds with an average of 41 residents per day, resulting in approximately 25% 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 Payson Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Arizona, including 1 in Payson. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Payson Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Payson Care Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 77 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

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →