Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035146) · 210 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (602) 867-0212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley is a for-profit nursing home in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1987. The facility has 210 certified beds with an average of 103.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.75, including 0.61 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and no payment denials on file for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Arizona state average of 3.32.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 25.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 210 certified beds and an average daily population of 103.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 2, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall combined score; here those are 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6028670212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6028670212 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035146?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.