Payson, AZ

Payson Care Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 10 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

107 East Lone Pine Drive, Payson, AZ

(928) 474-6896

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

163

Certified beds

Average residents

49

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-11-25

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.97

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.86

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

41%

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 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 96.7%
94.6%
2.1 pts better
95.5%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
2.1%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 28.3%
4.2%
24.1 pts worse
11.4%
16.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
5.3%
3.2 pts better
5.4%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.3%
20.5%
3.2 pts better
19.6%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.4%
11.8%
1.6 pts worse
16.7%
3.3 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 12.9%
14.5%
1.6 pts better
16.3%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.7%
10.8%
3.9 pts worse
14.9%
0.2 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 1.8%
1.2%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.9%
20.5%
0.4 pts worse
19.8%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
4.8%
2.2 pts better
5.1%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.7%
91.1%
3.6 pts better
81.7%
13 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.5%
10.7%
0.8 pts worse
12.0%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
1.1%
0.4 pts better
1.6%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.7%
87.3%
0.4 pts better
79.7%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.1%
24.6%
8.5 pts better
23.9%
7.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-07 · Fire 2025-03-07

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-06 · Fire 2023-04-06

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-27 · Fire 2022-01-27

9 health deficiencies

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

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-04-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2022-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-03-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F696 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F826 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

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 2025-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

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 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

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 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-14

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 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-06

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

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 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

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 2022-02-24

B · Minimal harm 2022-01-27

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-02-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 1984-11-02
Butner, Nancy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

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

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-04-21
Developers Investment Company Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 60 facilities 2006-01-01
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2024-12-13
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Keenom, Stephanie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-16
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1984-11-21
Michels, Alan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-12-13
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

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

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Williams, Jermaine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-22
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2024-12-13

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