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LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA

Grade C 73/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

152

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

$55,881

Last Survey

N/A

2305 EAST WILCOX DRIVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
5204581050

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.75h
LPN
1.05h
CNA
2.09h
Total
3.88h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 1985

100%

SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INC

OrganizationGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2020

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 1985

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 1999

SIERRA VISTA MEDICAL INVESTORS INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2020

BUTNER, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2018

HUMMEL, RACHEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2025

KING, LACY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2024

PATEL, PARAG

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2019

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2020

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 1994

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2020

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2000

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

Penalties & Fines (2)

$55,881total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Oct 18, 2024Fine$17,934
May 31, 2024Fine$37,947

Health Inspection Deficiencies (28)

September 9, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 28, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 14, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 14, 2025
April 16, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 17, 2025
March 3, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Apr 30, 2025
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Apr 30, 2025
October 18, 2024Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0600GActual harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
May 31, 2024Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
0658GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
December 22, 2023Health1 deficiency
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2024
September 22, 2022Health6 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 18, 2022
April 23, 2021Health8 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected May 25, 2021
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected May 25, 2021
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021
0770EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA in SIERRA VISTA, Arizona has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 72.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA has 28 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA been fined?

Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA has $55,881 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA has 152 certified beds with approximately 63 current residents (41% occupancy). The facility is located at 2305 EAST WILCOX DRIVE, SIERRA VISTA, Arizona 85635. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.