D

LIFE CARE CENTER OF PARADISE VALLEY

4065 EAST BELL ROAD, PHOENIX, AZ 85032
Score: 49 / 100

Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 49/100. The facility ranks in the 27th percentile among Arizona nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley is near the national average, with 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 3.89 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.35 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Jun 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0660 Severity E
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $72,147

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
210
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9