Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035136) · 152 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $55,881
Phone: (520) 458-1050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 34.8% per CMS data.
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista has 2 federal fines on record totaling $55,881.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista is a for-profit nursing home in Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2, 1986. The facility has 152 certified beds with an average of 71.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 1 out of 5, quality measure rating 4 out of 5, and staffing rating 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $55,881.00 and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Its overall rating is 1 out of 5, below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and 34.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $55,881.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 152 certified beds with an average of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 2, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5204581050 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5204581050 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035136?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.