Life Care Center of Sierra Vista
2305 East Wilcox Drive · Sierra Vista, AZ · 85635 · 5204581050
152 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $55,881 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2025
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 October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · 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 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 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 April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 18, 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 November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $37,947 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 035136 · certified since October 2, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.