LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE

9494 EAST BECKER LANE
SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260
Phone: 4808606396

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Arizona average: 1.7 star higher (3.3), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Scottsdale average: 1.0 star higher (4.0), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds132
Average residents per day63.3
Occupancy48%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyMaricopa
Provider typeMedicare
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1987-04-30
CMS certification number (CCN)035143
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle1

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.95
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.98
Registered nurse turnover83.3%
Total nursing staff turnover61.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$6,414
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $6,414 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE have?

CMS certifies 132 beds; the facility reports an average of 63.3 residents per day (about 48% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $6,414 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.