Payson Care Center
Payson, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035117) · 163 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (928) 474-6896 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Payson Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Payson Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
Payson Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Payson Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Payson, Gila County, Arizona, first approved for certification on November 25, 1985. The facility is certified for 163 beds, with an average of 41.0 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Payson Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.96 per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and details, as this profile reflects data as reported to Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Payson Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Payson Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 53.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Payson Care Center is certified for 163 beds and has an average of 41.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 25, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Payson Care Center scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 9284746896 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 9284746896 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035117?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.