The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · Medicare-certified · 132 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. This facility has strong quality and health inspection ratings, but staffing is only 3 of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing (3.98 hours/resident/day) is below the federal benchmark of 4.1; it also had $6,414 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.978 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $6,414recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.978.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20
- Nurse aides
- 2.13
- Weekend nursing
- 3.44
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 83%
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).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.6%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81%76.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 888 — 42 CFR §483.80 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,414 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $6,414 in total fines.
- $6,414
Federal fine
Sep 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 63.3 residents on an average day (48% of 132 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.