Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Nursing Home · Scottsdale, AZ
CMS certification number035143
Contact & location
9494 East Becker LaneScottsdale, AZ 85260
Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 860-6396
- ZIP code
- 85260 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 63.3 (48% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Cove Associates LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 30, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.98 (state 3.97 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.70 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20 (state 1.04 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.13 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.44 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.3 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 83.3 (state 43.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 6.4 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-05-14 | 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 2025-06-27 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-12 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-10-24 |
| 2024-06-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-09 |
| 2024-06-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-09 |
| 2023-01-19 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | 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 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
| 2023-01-19 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-19 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,414 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | Fine | $6,414 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prabhakaran, Vinay (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rogge, Kelli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butner, Nancy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehman, Adia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rogge, Kelli (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butner, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehman, Adia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prabhakaran, Vinay (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rogge, Kelli (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Scottsdale?
Life Care Center of Scottsdale has a 5-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 Life Care Center of Scottsdale have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 63 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Scottsdale been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $6,414 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Scottsdale?
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 Life Care Center of Scottsdale?
(480) 860-6396. The facility is located at 9494 East Becker Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.