Occupancy rate
34%
In line with Arizona averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Nursing Home in Scottsdale
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Nursing Home in Scottsdale
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Scottsdale is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff 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 is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 7m per day
vs Arizona avg
-1%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +150% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 56m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 38m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 38m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 15m per day | ▲ 150% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 38m per day | ▲ 23% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
132
Avg. Length of Stay
15 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
18 days
Private pay
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
15 days
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.6M
Operating loss
-$866.9K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.6M
Operating loss
-$866.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.4M
132-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Arizona averageOccupied beds
45 / 132
Average residents
84 per day
Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2025
License NumberNCI-395
CMS Certification Number35143
QualificationHealth Care
Life Care Center of Scottsdale is legally operated by Life Care Center Of Scottsdale, and administrated by Liviu Iliescu.
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Scottsdale
Skilled Nursing
Inspection History
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.
8 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
Show Inspection Reports
6 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
Date
May 14, 2025
Complaint
Results
2 deficiencies
54 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Life Care Center of Scottsdale
The most recent inspection on May 14, 2025, cited two deficiencies related to administrator policies and resident-identifiable information. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of various deficiencies involving resident care plans, personnel records, resident rights, food safety, and Life Safety Code issues, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, and no notable substantiated complaints were reported. Prior reports identified issues with quality of care, skin integrity, and safety measures, but no immediate jeopardy or license actions were noted. The inspection history shows ongoing areas for improvement, particularly in administrative policies and resident care documentation, with no clear trend of worsening or improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Arizona average 6.3
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Total health citations
25
Arizona average 23.2
Citations per inspection
5
Arizona average 3.82
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.6
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
24 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 14, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 14, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 12, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Scottsdale The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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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). | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 90 | 34.8% | -52% | 4.77 | -3% | +17% | 0 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 31 | A+ | 8 | Cc Scottsdale Inc | $9.8M | $5.2M | 53% | 35272 | ||||
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| Life Care Center of Scottsdale |
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). | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 132 | 30.3% | -58% | 4.12 | -16% | +1% | 1 | 25 | 5.0 | 1 | 44 | - | 38 | Wartenberg, Cheryl | $11.5M | $4.1M | 35.8% | 35143 | ||||
| Westminster Village – Scottsdale | - |
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 Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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). | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | A+ | 28 | Westminster Village Home Health Services | - | - | - | - |
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
131
Employees
99
Contractors
32
Staff to resident ratio
5.04:1
176% better than Arizona averageArizona average ratio: 1.83:1
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
8.5 hours
0% compared with Arizona averageArizona average: 8.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
23,156
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
38
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
37
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.6%
1,765 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 19
Certified Nursing Assistant: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 5 | 37 | 8,477 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 19 | 38 | 5,242 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1,784 | 86 | 95% | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,140 | 83 | 91% | 6.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,072 | 90 | 99% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,050 | 80 | 88% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 799 | 57 | 63% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 1 | 5 | 720 | 68 | 75% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 485 | 49 | 54% | 9.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 311 | 48 | 53% | 6.1 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 223 | 33 | 36% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 153 | 39 | 43% | 3.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 11 | 12% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 3% | 14 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
38 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
95%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
91%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
99%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
88%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
63%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
54%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
53%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
36%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
43%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
12%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
26
Medicare
7
26.9% of residents
Private pay or other
19
73.1% of residents
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.8%
In line with Arizona averageArizona average: 91.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
74% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.0%
5% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 87.3%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.5%
29% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 24.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.2%
14% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 10.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
77.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
77.3%
44% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.5%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.5%
25% better than Arizona averageArizona average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$6K
79% lower than Arizona averageArizona average: $30K
Number of fines
1
40% fewer fines than Arizona averageArizona average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Arizona averageArizona average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$6K
Arizona average
$30K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 12, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 12, 2024
$6K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Scottsdale based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
30.3%
↓ 8.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$866.9K
↓ ~$965.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.0M
↓ ~$612.2K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.5%
↓ 8.2pp vs 2022
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