The Lingenfelter CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1099 Sunrise Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86401
- CCN
- 035262
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 88
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 73
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives The Lingenfelter Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Jun 2024. The latest survey cycle has 13 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 | Mohave County median | Arizona median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 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 | 2 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 6 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) | 6 Jun 2024 | 13 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 Feb 2023 | 4 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 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): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 6 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Nov 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Feb 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 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 Aug 2024 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2021 |
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 | 3.72 | 3.80 | 3.97 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 1.04 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.40 | 3.30 | 3.50 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 46.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Arizona median
- 46.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 30.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 34.9% | 8.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.8% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 9.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.1% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 40.6% | 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
- The Lingenfelter Center, Ltd
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Care Inc | Direct ownership interest | 3 May 2013 | |
| Creative Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | 15 Jan 2005 | |
| Creative Care Inc | Adp of the snf | 14 Feb 2025 |
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Other homes in Mohave County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens Rehab & Care Center | Kingman | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Desert Highlands Care Center | Kingman | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 14 Mar 2025 | |
| The Legacy Rehab & Care Center | Bullhead City | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 15 May 2026 | |
| Haven of Lake Havasu | Lake Havasu City | 2 of 5 | 8 | $8,018 | 14 Feb 2025 | |
| Havasu Nursing Center | Lake Havasu City | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Apr 2025 |
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 The Lingenfelter Center (CCN 035262). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-lingenfelter-center-kingman-az-035262/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Lingenfelter Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 Feb 2023. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates The Lingenfelter Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Creative Care Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Lingenfelter Center 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.