LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE

9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 · CCN 035143 · 132 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall5 of 5CMS inspections4 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-09-12 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.54

state median 3.49

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.30

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

61%

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

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $6,414 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-09-12	Fine	$6,414

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. 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 SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 14

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-12	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-05-14	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-12	F0553	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-12	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-09-12	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-09-12	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-06-04	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-06-04	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0691	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-19	F0888	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	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 SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.