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Payson Care Center
107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 163 beds, Payson Care Center serves Payson in Gila County, Arizona and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Arizona median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 14, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Arizona median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 53.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gila Co. median | Arizona median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.4 | 21.2 | 18.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 51.7% | 46.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 140 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Arizona average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Mar 2025, 6 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: D ×24 E ×5 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0696 | Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0826 | Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
| 27 Jan 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Arizona average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.5%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Arizona median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.4% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 7.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Payson United Medical Investors Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/1989 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/1984 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2025 |
| Payson United Medical Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2007 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Gila County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Health Care Center | Globe | 96 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9.4 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Rim Country Health & Retirement Communityabuse icon | Payson | 109 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 58 | 53.2 | $10K | 19 May 2026 |
| Haven of Globeabuse icon | Globe | 104 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 21.2 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Gila County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Payson Care Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Arizona median is 20 per facility.
Has Payson Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Payson Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Arizona median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Payson Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Developers Investment Company Inc, Developers Investment Company Inc and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Payson Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.