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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
65
Score
CMS Ratings
19.1/22
Staffing Quality
9.7/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate48.0%
132
Total Beds
63
Occupied
69
Available

Basic Information

Address:

9494 EAST BECKER LANE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

Number of Beds:

132

Estimated Occupancy:

48% (~69 available)

Chain:

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:5/5 Stars
Health Inspection:4/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

035143

Provider Type:

Medicare

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Average

This Facility

0.65

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.98

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.65hLPN: 1.20hAide: 2.13h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Above Average

This Facility

61.3%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 83.3%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

48

Inspections

4

High

2

Sep 12, 2024 - Health Survey

8 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Oct 24, 2024From Complaint

Jun 4, 2024 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024From Complaint

Jan 19, 2023 - Health Survey

14 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0691

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0691

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: Feb 19, 2023

Jan 14, 2022 - Health Survey

22 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Mar 10, 2022

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Total fines: $6,414

FineSeptember 12, 2024

$6,414

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
5 out of 5 stars from Medicare
👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
0.65 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 69 beds potentially available
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Frequently Asked Questions

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

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE has 132 certified beds. The facility averages 63 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 48%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network.

How can I contact LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE?

You can call LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE at (480)860-6396. The facility is located at 9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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