LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA

2305 EAST WILCOX DRIVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635 · CCN 035136 · 152 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-10-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-05-31 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0658, severity G)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.27

state median 3.49

Weekend staffing gap

−10%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.36

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

35%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $55,881 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-10-18	Fine	$17,934
2024-05-31	Fine	$37,947

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE (SCOTTSDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 26

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-02	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-08	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-09-09	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-16	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-16	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-16	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-03	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-03	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-31	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-31	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-12-22	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2022-09-22	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA, SIERRA VISTA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.