Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

4065 East Bell Road · Phoenix, AZ · 85032 · 6028670212

210 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 56
Serious harm & abuse 20% 84
Staffing 20% 76
Federal penalties 15% 62
Trend 10% 91
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.903.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.630.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.49≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $72,147

Inspection citations (29 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    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 August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    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 August 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 6, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E July 17, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected September 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 30, 2023Fine$72,147

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035146 · certified since November 2, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.