Life Care Center of Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ • CMS Certification: 035143

  • Date Updated: June 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 5 Stars
  • Address: 9494 EAST BECKER LANE, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260
  • Phone: 4808606396
Affiliations Staffing Ratings

About Life Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center Of Scottsdale, located in SCOTTSDALE, AZ, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare.

Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Scottsdale

  • High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
  • Top Ranked: Ranked #18 out of 71 facilities within 25 miles.
  • More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.91 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.91 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.9
Staffing
3.3
Quality
4.5

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Mixed Staffing Levels

Life Care Center of Scottsdale provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.58 hrs/day
State: 0.72 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.71
Quality Adj: 0.55

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.88 hrs/day
State: 1.77 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.90
Quality Adj: 1.24

Certified Assistants

2.03 hrs/day
State: 2.33 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.43
Quality Adj: 1.93

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 5
Health Inspection 4
Quality Measures 5
Staffing 2

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 4 Aug 28, 2025
Weighted Average 15 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 25.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 16.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) N/A
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) N/A

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 72.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 83.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) N/A
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) N/A

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2024: 5 complaints
  • 2025: 1 complaint
  • 2026: 1 complaint
  • Total: 7 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Mar 13, 2026 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jun 27, 2025 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Oct 24, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 24, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Oct 24, 2024 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Jul 09, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 09, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

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Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

COVE ASSOCIATES LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

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Wellsprings of Gilbert N/A 5
The Center at Val Vista, LLC N/A 5
Acacia Health Center N/A 5
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North Mountain Medical and Rehabilitation Center N/A 5
Tempe Post Acute N/A 5
Advanced Healthcare of Mesa N/A 5

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Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center of Scottsdale has a 5-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates excellent quality care above average standards. The nursing staff spends 3.91 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Life Care Center of Scottsdale is certified to accept Medicare and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 132 certified beds.

Life Care Center of Scottsdale accepts Medicare, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Scottsdale directly at 4808606396. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Life Care Center of Scottsdale, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.

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