Sierra Vista, AZ
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $55,881 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ
(520) 458-1050
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
152
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-10-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.14
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
62%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.1%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.1% |
94.6%
16.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
17.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
2.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.7% |
4.2%
1.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.6% |
5.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.1% |
20.5%
2.4 pts better
|
19.6%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.2% |
11.8%
2.6 pts better
|
16.7%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.5% |
14.5%
About the same
|
16.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.5% |
10.8%
3.3 pts better
|
14.9%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% |
20.5%
7.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
4.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.3% |
91.1%
3.2 pts better
|
81.7%
12.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.4% |
10.7%
11.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.1%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.9% |
87.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
7.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.7% |
24.6%
7.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-15
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-01-26
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-05-17
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-15
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-10-28
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-14
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-30
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-30
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-01-19
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-11-18
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-05-25
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $17,934
Fine
Fine · fine $37,947
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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