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HomeArizonaPayson Care Center

Payson Care Center

107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 855419284746896
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
163
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 163 certified beds with an average of 49.1 residents per day (30% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Mar 7, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.40 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.0%

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

Payson Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Payson, Arizona with 163 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored at average compared to Arizona facilities.

Beds
163
Avg Residents/Day
49.1
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)
10
Weighted Score
52.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: 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: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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
F0696Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
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
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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
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 Aide1.97 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%
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 (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Nov 2, 1984
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
LAY, SUZANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 14, 2024
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Payson Care Center?▾
Payson Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Payson Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Payson Care Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 7, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Payson Care Center?▾
Payson Care Center provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 1.97 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Payson Care Center have?▾
Payson Care Center has 163 certified beds with an average of 49.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 30% 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, there are 1 other nursing home in Payson, Arizona with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Payson nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →