LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE – Nursing Home, SCOTTSDALE, Arizona
CMS quality ratings
Overall
Health inspection
Quality of care
Staffing
RN staffing
Not rated1 substantiated complaint
Last cited survey: 12 February 2026 · 55 health and 39 fire safety citations on file
Source: CMS Care Compare nursing home data. Ratings are updated when CMS publishes new inspection results.
Explore nursing home LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE performance based on staff quality, resident satisfaction, safety measures, and care effectiveness in SCOTTSDALE. Get insights into Medicare and facility-specific standards, along with comparisons to national benchmarks. Ideal for families, healthcare providers, and researchers seeking quality long-term care information.
Main info
Name
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
Address
9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Federal Provider Number
035143
Phone
(480) 860-6396
Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
132
Residents in Certified Beds
53.8
Nursing Home Type
Medicare
Residence in Hospital
Legal Business Name
COVE ASSOCIATES LLC
Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval
1987-04-30
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Data current as of
31 May 2026
Loading map ...
Location
9494 EAST BECKER LANE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 860-6396
Compare to AZ average
See how this facility compares to the AZ state average among rated nursing homes (150 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.
| Metric | This facility | AZ average | Peer best (city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall CMS stars | 5 | 3.43 | 5 |
| Health inspection | 4 | 2.82 | 4 |
| Staffing | 2 | 3.06 | 4 |
| Quality measures | 5 | 4.57 | 5 |
| Certified beds | 132 | 109.7 | — |
| Citations on file (health + fire) | 94 | ~6.3 health* | — |
- ADVANCE HEALTH CARE OF SCOTTSDALE — 5★ overall
- HAVEN OF SCOTTSDALE — 2★ overall
- HERITAGE COURT POST ACUTE OF SCOTTSDALE — 5★ overall
- OSBORN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 5★ overall
- PUEBLO NORTE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY — 5★ overall
* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.
Owners information
| Name | Role Description | Type | Ownership Percentage | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST L | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10.00 | 11/01/1990 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 90.00 | 03/01/1985 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 11/01/1990 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 11/02/1986 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10.00 | 11/01/1990 |
| PRESTON, FORREST L | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 90.00 | 03/01/1985 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | 0.00 | 08/16/1999 |
| LEHMAN, ADIA G | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 09/02/2025 |
| LEHMAN, ADIA G | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 09/02/2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 05/01/2021 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 11/27/2024 |
| ROGGE, KELLI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 10/06/2025 |
| ROGGE, KELLI | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 10/06/2025 |
| ROGGE, KELLI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 10/15/2025 |
| THURMOND, JOAN E | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 09/22/2000 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 09/16/2018 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | - | 09/16/2018 |
| CROSS, CINDY S | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | - | 04/21/1994 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 01/01/2002 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 90.00 | 03/01/1985 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | - | 03/01/1985 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | - | 11/02/1986 |
| PRABHAKARAN, VINAY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 08/29/2012 |
| PRABHAKARAN, VINAY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | - | 02/28/2025 |
| LAY, LISA M | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 04/24/2017 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | - | 09/18/2001 |
Inspections & deficiencies
CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.
94 citations on file · Latest survey: 12 February 2026 · 55 health · 39 fire safety
D: 70
E: 21
G: 3
All
Health
Fire safety
Last 24 months
Health deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | F658 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2026-02-12 | F658 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2025-05-14 | F842 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2025-05-14 | F842 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2025-05-14 | F842 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2024-09-12 | F812 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2024-09-12 | F812 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2024-09-12 | F812 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2024-09-12 | F689 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2024-09-12 | F689 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2024-09-12 | F689 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2024-09-12 | F686 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2024-09-12 | F686 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2024-09-12 | F686 | G — Actual harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2024-09-12 | F553 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2024-09-12 | F553 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2024-09-12 | F553 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2024-06-04 | F686 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2024-06-04 | F686 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2024-06-04 | F686 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Health | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
Fire safety deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | K372 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-01-19 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2023-01-19 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-19 | K363 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-19 | K372 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-01-19 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2023-01-19 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2023-01-19 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2023-01-19 | K363 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-19 | K372 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-01-19 | K920 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2023-01-19 | K923 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2023-01-19 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-19 | K363 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-19 | K353 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-01-14 | K918 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-01-14 | K921 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2022-01-14 | E15 | E — Minimal harm, pattern | Fire Safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2022-01-14 | E20 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. |
| 2022-01-14 | E39 | D — Minimal harm, isolated | Fire Safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
Additional information
Get more details on LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE, including health inspection results, staffing levels, and facility amenities.
Discover how the home meets care standards and ensures residents' well-being.
Full CMS quality rating tables
Quality Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 4 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating | 5 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay) (Footnote) | 2 |
| Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay) | 5 |
| Staffing Rating | 2 |
| RN Staffing Rating (Footnote) | 12 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.30648 |
| Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.57842 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.8849 |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.91489 |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.19569 |
| Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.24341 |
| Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.5505 |
| Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.72591 |
Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1) | 2019-09-13 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2) | 2018-07-19 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 7 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 7 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1) | 28 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1) | 1 |
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1) | 0 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 1) | 28 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2) | 4 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2) | 1 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 2) | 4 |
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3) | 2017-05-18 |
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3) | 1 |
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3) | 4 |
Total Health Score (Cycle 3) | 4 |
Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 17 |
Complaints, Fines, and Penalties
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 6 |
Number of Substantiated Complaints | 1 |
Number of Fines | 1 |
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 6414 |
Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
Cited for Abuse | |
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | |
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | |
With a Resident and Family Council | None |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
Reviews
All reviews are moderated before publication. Reviews reflect users' opinions; we do not verify the accuracy of individual reviews.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience — your opinion helps families compare providers.
Similar Nursing Homes
9846 NORTH 95TH STREET
HAVEN OF SCOTTSDALE
Medicare and Medicaid
3293 NORTH DRINKWATER BOULEVARD
HERITAGE COURT POST ACUTE OF SCOTTSDALE
Medicare and Medicaid
3339 NORTH DRINKWATER BOULEVARD
OSBORN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Medicare and Medicaid
3333 NORTH CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
7100 EAST MESCAL STREET
Plaza Healthcare
Medicare and Medicaid
1475 NORTH GRANITE REEF ROAD
REHAB AT SCOTTSDALE VILLAGE SQUARE
Medicare and Medicaid
2620 NORTH 68TH STREET
SANTE OF NORTH SCOTTSDALE
Medicare
17490 NORTH 93RD STREET
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
11150 NORTH 92ND STREET