Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
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Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Phoenix. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 247 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is legally operated by Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley, and administrated by Kimberly Trotta.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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121 | 9 | This facility has 1244% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona nursing home (121 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 1244% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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40.3 | 3 | This facility has 1243% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (40.3 vs. AZ avg 3).↑ 1243% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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3.9 | 1.8 | This facility has 117% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona nursing home (3.9 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 117% worse |
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Enforcement actions
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2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
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31 | 5 | This facility has 520% more total inspections than a typical Arizona nursing home (31 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 520% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
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25 | 6 | This facility has 317% more total complaints than a typical Arizona nursing home (25 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 317% worse |
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Complaints per year
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8.3 | 2 | This facility has 315% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona nursing home (8.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 315% worse |
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Arizona average 23.2
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 43 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Arizona average: 0.1
Arizona average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
76 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 19,396 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,758 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,471 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,169 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 878 | 87 | 95% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 739 | 69 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 550 | 63 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 487 | 52 | 57% | 9.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 486 | 63 | 68% | 5.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 445 | 60 | 65% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 434 | 56 | 61% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 421 | 54 | 59% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 53% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 368 | 54 | 59% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 236 | 28 | 30% | 8.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 3% | 15.9 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 2% | 9.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 30, 2023 · $72K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Paradise Valley based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
17.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.41 miles to nearest hospital (Sono Bello Scottsdale)
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Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| Acacia Health Center at Sagewood |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
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MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) |
156
Facility
156
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#34 / 529
| 48.1% | -34% | 5.51 | +50% | +36% | $0 | 3 | 3.0 | - | 73 | A+ |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#618 / 819
| Lcs Desert Ridge LLC | $63.2M | $21.5M | 34% | 35279 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Paradise Valley |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) |
210
Facility
210
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#14 / 529
| 42.4% | -42% | 4.13 | -12% | +2% | $72.1k | 43 | 4.3 | 2 | 89 | - |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#60 / 819
| Ross Wilkoff | $10.7M | $7.0M | 66.1% | 35146 | ||||
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Phoenix (Encanto Village) |
108
Facility
108
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#122 / 529
| 75.9% | +4% | 3.90 | -22% | -4% | $0 | 24 | 3.4 | - | 82 | C+ |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
37
Rank
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| Bandera Healthcare LLC | $10.3M | $6.5M | 62.8% | 35014 | ||||
| Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) |
130
Facility
130
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#66 / 529
| 80.0% | +10% | 3.62 | -4% | -11% | $8.0k | 30 | 5.0 | 2 | 104 | A+ |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#75 / 819
| Phoenix Mountain Post Acute | $15.8M | $9.1M | 57.5% | 35072 | ||||
| Haven Health Sky Harbor |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Phoenix (Montezuma Heights) |
120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#86 / 529
| 66.7% | -8% | 2.89 | -25% | -29% | $43.6k | 46 | 4.2 | 1 | 80 | - |
60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#157 / 819
| Brigham Curran | $7.7M | $4.2M | 54.7% | 35290 |
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's license number is NCI-400.
According to AZ state health department records, Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's license expires on January 31, 2027.
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's occupancy is 42%.
Kimberly Trotta is the administrator of Life Care Center of Paradise Valley.
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