Yuma, AZ

Life Care Center Of Yuma

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ

(928) 344-0425

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

128

Certified beds

Average residents

91

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-08-18

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.96

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.48

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.54

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.7%
97.1%
17.4 pts worse
93.4%
13.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.3%
94.6%
9.3 pts worse
95.5%
10.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
2.1%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
4.2%
1.5 pts worse
11.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
5.3%
2.1 pts better
5.4%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.5%
20.5%
6 pts better
19.6%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.6%
11.8%
1.8 pts worse
16.7%
3.1 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 28.8%
14.5%
14.3 pts worse
16.3%
12.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
10.8%
4.8 pts worse
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
0.9%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.7%
20.5%
1.2 pts worse
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
4.8%
0.9 pts better
5.1%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.8%
91.1%
41.3 pts worse
81.7%
31.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.3%
10.7%
4.6 pts worse
12.0%
3.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
1.1%
About the same
1.6%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 42.6%
87.3%
44.7 pts worse
79.7%
37.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 33.2%
24.6%
8.6 pts worse
23.9%
9.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

18 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (11 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-12-22 · Fire 2022-12-22

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-16 · Fire 2021-07-16

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E42 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet the requirements of an integrated health system.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-08-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2021-08-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2021-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2021-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-08-23

C · Minimal harm 2021-07-16

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2021-08-23

C · Minimal harm 2021-07-16

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2021-08-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-17

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-07

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-10-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-14

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-14

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-14

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-22

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2021-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Boutros, Fady

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-12-20
Butner, Nancy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 29 facilities 2018-09-16
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-04-21
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2020-11-02
Garity, Joanna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-14
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Jean-Baptiste, Ronald

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-02-16
Lay, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1994-04-01
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-11-27
Preston, Forrest

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Swanker, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16

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