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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SCOTTSDALE, Arizona)

9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, Arizona 85260

Phone: 4808606396

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
132
Avg Residents/Day
59.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare
County
Maricopa
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityArizona AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.670.74-0.07
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.954.08-0.13
CMS Staffing Rating2/53/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover62.5%44.8%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2024-09-12Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Infection Control DeficienciesEnsure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-28Egress DeficienciesProvide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$6,414
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-09-12Fine$6,414-

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