Life Care Center of Paradise ValleyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- CCN
- 035146
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 210
- Residents per day
- 104
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Paradise Valley an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Arizona is 5. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Maricopa County median | Arizona median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 77 homes in the county, 140 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Arizona median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Feb 2026 | 4 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Jul 2024 | 10 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Arizona median | Arizona average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.75 | 3.80 | 3.97 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 1.04 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.21 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 25.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Arizona median
- 46.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 30.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.0% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 1994 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Maricopa County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Post Acute | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Phoenix Mountain Post Acute | Phoenix | 3 of 5 | 5 | $8,018 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Acacia Health Center | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 24 Dec 2025 | |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-PHX | Phoenix | 2 of 5 | 6 | $23,296 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Vi at Grayhawk, A Vi and Plaza Companies Community | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Vi at Silverstone, A Vi and Plaza Companies Commun | Scottsdale | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 28 May 2026 | |
| North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Christian Care Nursing Center | Phoenix | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Coronado Healthcare Center | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Sante of North Scottsdale | Scottsdale | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 13 Sep 2024 | |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | Phoenix | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 13 Jun 2025 | |
| Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center | Scottsdale | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 13 Dec 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Paradise Valley (CCN 035146). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-paradise-valley-phoenix-az-035146/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Paradise Valley last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Jul 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Paradise Valley?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Paradise Valley a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Arizona as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.