Inspection Reports for Life Care Center of Scottsdale

AZ, 85260

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Inspection Report Summary

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.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 8.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

135% worse than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 2 May 14, 2025
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Onsite complaint survey citing 2 deficiencies related to administrator policies and resident-identifiable information.
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Onsite complaint survey citing 2 deficiencies related to administrator policies and resident-identifiable information.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
R9-10-403.C — Administrator policies and procedures
§483.20(f)(5) — Resident-identifiable information
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 2, 2025
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Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
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Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 18, 2024
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Recertification survey for Medicare 2012 Life Safety Code compliance with no deficiencies found.
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Recertification survey for Medicare 2012 Life Safety Code compliance with no deficiencies found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 4 Sep 9, 2024
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State compliance survey with 4 deficiencies related to personnel records, resident rights, care plans, and food safety.
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State compliance survey with 4 deficiencies related to personnel records, resident rights, care plans, and food safety.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
R9-10-406.F — Personnel records maintenance
R9-10-410.C — Resident rights participation
R9-10-414.B — Resident care plan and nursing care
R9-10-423.A — Food establishment contract and food safety
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 3 Jun 3, 2024
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Investigation citing 3 deficiencies related to quality of care, skin integrity, and resident care plans.
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Investigation citing 3 deficiencies related to quality of care, skin integrity, and resident care plans.
Deficiencies (3)
Description
§483.25 — Quality of care
§483.25(b) — Skin integrity and pressure ulcers
R9-10-414.B — Resident care plan and nursing care
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 9, 2023
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Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
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Complaint survey with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 5 Jan 19, 2023
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Recertification survey for Life Safety Code 2012 with 5 deficiencies related to sprinkler system, corridor doors, smoke barriers, electrical equipment, and gas equipment storage.
Findings
Recertification survey for Life Safety Code 2012 with 5 deficiencies related to sprinkler system, corridor doors, smoke barriers, electrical equipment, and gas equipment storage.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Corridor - Doors
Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords and Extension Cords
Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 132 Deficiencies: 12 Jan 17, 2023
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State compliance survey citing 16 deficiencies including administration policies, resident rights, personnel records, wound care, respiratory and dialysis care, COVID-19 vaccination, and safety.
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State compliance survey citing 16 deficiencies including administration policies, resident rights, personnel records, wound care, respiratory and dialysis care, COVID-19 vaccination, and safety.
Deficiencies (12)
Description
R9-10-403.C — Administrator policies and procedures
§483.10(c)(6) — Resident rights regarding treatment
§483.15(c)(3) — Notice before transfer
R9-10-406.F — Personnel records maintenance
§483.25(d) — Accident prevention
§483.25(f) — Ostomy care
§483.25(i) — Respiratory care
§483.25(l) — Dialysis care
§483.80(i) — COVID-19 vaccination of staff
R9-10-414.B — Resident care plan and nursing care
R9-10-419 — Respiratory care orders
R9-10-425.A — Premises and equipment safety
Report
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complaint-inspection_2024-06-04.pdf
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complaint-inspection_2024-09-12.pdf
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complaint-inspection_2025-05-14.pdf
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health-inspection_2022-01-14.pdf
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health-inspection_2023-01-19.pdf
Report
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health-inspection_2024-09-12.pdf

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