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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE

Grade B 82/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

132

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$6,414

Last Survey

N/A

9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
4808606396

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.68h
LPN
1.30h
CNA
1.83h
Total
3.81h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 1985

90%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 1990

10%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 1985

90%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 1985

BUTNER, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2018

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2021

LAY, LISA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2017

LEHMAN, ADIA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2025

PRABHAKARAN, VINAY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2012

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 1990

ROGGE, KELLI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2025

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2002

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2001

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 1994

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2000

Penalties & Fines (1)

$6,414total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 12, 2024Fine$6,414

Health Inspection Deficiencies (25)

May 14, 2025Health1 deficiency
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 27, 2025
September 12, 2024Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2024
0553DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2024
0686GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2024
June 4, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 9, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 9, 2024
January 19, 2023Health7 deficiencies
0578EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0691DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
0888EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2023
January 14, 2022Health11 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0679DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has 25 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE been fined?

Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has $6,414 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has 132 certified beds with approximately 48 current residents (36% occupancy). The facility is located at 9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, Arizona 85260. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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