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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE

9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 · CCN 035143

Ratings

Overall
★★★★☆ 4
Health inspection
★★★☆☆ 3
Quality measures
★★★★★ 5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
132
Avg residents/day
48.0
Phone
4808606396

Inspection history vs Arizona & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityArizona avgNational avgvs state
12024-09-1257.79.5-2.7 better
22023-01-1997.29.8+1.8 worse
32022-01-14118.69.3+2.4 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Quality of life and care2
Resident assessment and care planning1
Resident rights1
Nutrition and dietary1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)4.0047.4%
RN staffing (reported)0.7188.9%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.81—

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$6,414
Number of fines
1
Number of penalties
1
Payment denials
0

Chain

Chain
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Facilities in chain
194
Chain avg overall
3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (25)1 actual harm

  1. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-14 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Actual harm

  4. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-12 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-04 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. EF0578Honor 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.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. EF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192023-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0578Honor 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.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0758Implement 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.2022-01-14 · Health · corrected 2022-03-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST90%1985-03-01
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST90%1985-03-01
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10%1990-11-01
FLETCHER, TODDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2021-05-01
LAY, LISAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2017-04-24
LEHMAN, ADIAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2025-09-02
PRABHAKARAN, VINAYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2012-08-29
PRESTON, AUBREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2024-11-27
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—1990-11-01
ROGGE, KELLIIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2025-10-06
SWANKER, RICHARDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2002-01-01
ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2001-09-18
CROSS, CINDYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER—1994-04-21
HENRY, TERRYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER—1999-08-16
THURMOND, JOANIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER—2000-09-22
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—1985-03-01
BUTNER, NANCYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—2018-09-16

Other facilities in SCOTTSDALE

NameOverallBeds
Vi at Grayhawk, a Vi and Plaza Companies Community★★★★★36
VI AT SILVERSTONE, A VI AND PLAZA COMPANIES COMMUN★★★★★24
HERITAGE COURT POST ACUTE OF SCOTTSDALE★★★★★108
PLAZA HEALTHCARE★★★★★179
SHEA POST ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER★★★★★120

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.