Life Care Center of Scottsdale
9494 East Becker Lane · Scottsdale, AZ · 85260 · 4808606396
132 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,414 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2023
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 February 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected February 19, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $6,414 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035143 · certified since April 30, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.