Life Care Center Of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 035143) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,414
Phone: (480) 860-6396 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,414.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Scottsdale is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona. The facility is certified for 132 beds and reports an average of 63.3 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since April 30, 1987. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $6,414.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Families should independently verify current details, including any updates to inspection findings, staffing, and penalty history, using the CMS Care Compare listing referenced below. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed by CMS is Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 61.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,414.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 132 beds and reports an average of 63.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 30, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 4808606396 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4808606396 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035143?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.