The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
PHOENIX, AZ · Medicare-certified · 210 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley in Phoenix has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7459 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7459.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.32
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.1%10.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.8%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.8%28.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.8%22.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
33.3%5.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103.5 residents on an average day (49% of 210 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.