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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE

9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Score: 69 / 100

Life Care Center Of Scottsdale is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 69/100. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Scottsdale is near the national average, with 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Scottsdale. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.36 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.64 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
May 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,414

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
132
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5