Nursing home · SNF / NF

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

Federal · CMSActive CMS certificationCCN 035146For profit CMS overall

4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 · Operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc · Chain Life Care Centers of America

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 1, 2026 · provenance

$25 Full Intelligence Report

Certified beds

210

Avg residents / day

114

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 210 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 113.8 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 035146
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 2, 1987
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Life Care Centers of America, Inc
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (602) 867-0212
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest Jun 24, 2026

Citations

25 health · 16 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E14	F2
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

Payment denials

Latest

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Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jun 24, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 5, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 20, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 20, 2026	Health	Health Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 19, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 26, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 18, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 18, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 14, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 16, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 14, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 18, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 18, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 8, 2023	Health	Health Complaint	3	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E14	F2
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jun 24, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 27, 2026	Complaint
Jun 5, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Past non-compliance	Complaint
Feb 20, 2026	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 25, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 25, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	K-0222	Add 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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 16, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 16, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 12, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 12, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 12, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 20, 2026
Jun 19, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 18, 2025	Complaint
Aug 26, 2024	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 26, 2024	Complaint
Jul 18, 2024	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024	Complaint
Jul 18, 2024	F-0578	Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	F-0657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	F-0660	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 23, 2024	Complaint
Jul 18, 2024	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024	Complaint
Jul 18, 2024	F-0726	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jul 18, 2024	F-0758	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 23, 2024
Jun 14, 2024	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 12, 2024	Complaint
May 16, 2024	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 5, 2024	Complaint
Feb 14, 2024	F-0580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2024	Complaint
Feb 14, 2024	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2024	Complaint
Feb 14, 2024	F-0657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2024	Complaint
Feb 14, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 6, 2024	Complaint
Feb 14, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 6, 2024	Complaint
Jan 18, 2024	E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	K-0222	Add 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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jan 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Feb 23, 2024
Jan 18, 2024	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jan 22, 2024	Complaint
Nov 8, 2023	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 22, 2023	Complaint
Nov 8, 2023	F-0602	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 22, 2023	Complaint
Nov 8, 2023	F-0607	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 22, 2023	Complaint

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Life Care Centers of America, Inc

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 25 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 1, 1994
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 1, 2021
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 24, 2017
Forrest Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 6, 1976
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 18, 2001
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 21, 1994
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 2, 2020
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 8, 2018
Forrest Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 6, 1976
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 21, 2000
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Ross Wilkoff	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jul 23, 2021

Other facilities operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc

All 24 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Yuma 2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364 CCN 035133Abuse icon	128	Aug 6, 2026	60	—
Western Hills Health Care Center 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214 CCN 065209	140	Aug 19, 2026	181 harm1 open	—
Columbine Care Center 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201 CCN 065220	112	Apr 16, 2026	392 open	—
Briarwood Health Care Center 1440 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206 CCN 065255	201	Jul 14, 2026	471 IJ1 harm1 open	$9,110
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs 989 Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 CCN 105365	228	Jun 29, 2026	221 harm	—
Life Care Center of Winter Haven 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 CCN 105792	177	Feb 20, 2025	33	—
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing 355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 CCN 105962	120	Sep 11, 2025	17	—
Life Care Center of Orlando 3211 Rouse Road, Orlando, FL 32817 CCN 105974	132	Dec 18, 2025	19	—

Same chain in Arizona

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Desert Cove Nursing Center 1750 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85224 CCN 035095Abuse icon	120	Aug 21, 2026	511 open	—
Payson Care Center 107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541 CCN 035117	163	Apr 17, 2025	48	—
Mi Casa Nursing Center 330 South Pinnule Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206 CCN 035120Abuse icon	180	Jul 20, 2026	411 harm	$14k
Life Care Center of North Glendale 13620 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85304 CCN 035126	223	Jun 12, 2026	28	—
Life Care Center of Yuma 2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364 CCN 035133Abuse icon	128	Aug 6, 2026	60	—
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista 2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 CCN 035136Abuse icon	152	Jun 25, 2026	442 harm	$56k
Life Care Center of Tucson 6211 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741 CCN 035140Abuse icon	162	Jul 10, 2026	583 harm	$14k
Heritage Health Care Center 1300 South Street, Globe, AZ 85501 CCN 035141	96	Feb 27, 2026	25	—

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032
ZIP: 85032
County: Maricopa County FIPS 04013
State: Arizona
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Ridgecrest Post Acute 16640 North 38th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032 CCN 035125	0.3 km	200	Feb 27, 2026	21	—
Phoenix Mountain Post Acute 13232 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 CCN 035072	4.2 km	130	Nov 19, 2025	311 harm	$8,018
Acacia Health Center 4555 East Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 CCN 035279	4.9 km	78	Dec 24, 2025	11	—
Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx 4141 North S Herrera Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012 CCN 035234Abuse icon	6.6 km	200	Jul 28, 2026	613 harm8 open	$23k
VI at Grayhawk, a VI and Plaza Companies Community 7501 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 CCN 035272	8 km	36	Aug 13, 2026	13	—
VI at Silverstone, a VI and Plaza Companies Commun 22605 North 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 CCN 035281	10.1 km	24	May 28, 2026	18	—
North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center 9155 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020 CCN 035087	10.2 km	164	Nov 25, 2025	7	—
Christian Care Nursing Center 11812 North 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 CCN 035173	10.6 km	20	Aug 19, 2026	13	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	035146	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	035146	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc

Same chain in Arizona

Nearby nursing homes

Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

All disclosed roles

Other facilities operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc

Same chain in Arizona

Nearby nursing homes