CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0351432026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Scottsdale

9494 East Becker Lane · Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · Maricopa County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds132CMS provider file
Recent citation rows24current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-2812025-08-284
Cycle 22024-09-1252024-09-120
Cycle 32023-01-1992023-01-195
02 / CITATION DETAIL

24 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-13 · complaint
2025-08-28 · FIREK0221Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-02
2025-08-28 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-02
2025-08-28 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-02
2025-08-28 · FIREK0374Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-02
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-27 · complaint
2024-09-12 · HEALTHF0553Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-24 · complaint
2024-09-12 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-24 · complaint
2024-09-12 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-24 · complaint
2024-09-12 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-24
2024-06-04 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-09 · complaint
2024-06-04 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-09 · complaint
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0578Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0691Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · HEALTHF0888Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-19
2023-01-19 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-18
2023-01-19 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-18
2023-01-19 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-18
2023-01-19 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-18
2023-01-19 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-18
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-09-12Fine$6,4140
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1990
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/1985
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • LEHMAN, ADIAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/02/2025
  • ROGGE, KELLIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2025
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/1985
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
  • LEHMAN, ADIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/02/2025
  • PRABHAKARAN, VINAYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/29/2012
  • PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1990
  • ROGGE, KELLIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2025
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2002

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.98per resident day
RN hours0.65per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.44per resident day
Staff turnover61.3%CMS reported field
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