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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $72,147 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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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
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 30, 2023 | Fine | $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.