Payson Care Center

Nursing Home · Payson, AZ

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number035117

Contact & location

107 East Lone Pine Drive
Payson, AZ 85541
Gila County
Phone
(928) 474-6896
ZIP code
85541 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
163
Residents per day
41.0 (25% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Payson United Medical Investors LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
November 25, 1985
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.5
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.96 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.82 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.01 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.55 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
53.5 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-13
2025-03-07 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
F0696 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
F0826 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-07 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-01-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-12
2025-01-30 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-12
2025-01-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-12
2025-01-14 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-14 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-14 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2023-04-06 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-04-06 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-04-06 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-09
2022-01-27 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24
2022-01-27 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2022-02-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Egbo, Obinna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Payson United Medical Investors LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Jermaine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Keenom, Stephanie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Jermaine (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Egbo, Obinna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Keenom, Stephanie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Jermaine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Payson Care Center?

Payson Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Arizona.

How many beds does Payson Care Center have?

It has 163 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.

Has Payson Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Payson Care Center?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Payson Care Center?

(928) 474-6896. The facility is located at 107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ 85541.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.