Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 210
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $72,147
- 1 record
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jun 30, 2023$72,147
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilkoff, Ross | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Looking for reviews of Life Care Center of Paradise Valley?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Life Care Center of Paradise Valley
For first-hand accounts, the most reliable routes are people rather than pages: ask the provider directly for references from current residents or clients and their families, and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman, whose office advocates for residents and tracks complaints independently of the provider. Ombudsman services are free and confidential.
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Read published reviews from any source with the same care you would apply to the CMS record: both are partial. A small number of strongly worded reviews can reflect a handful of experiences rather than the typical one, and an inspection finding describes a specific date rather than conditions today.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces of Phoenix CCN 035003 | Phoenix, AZ | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Santa Rosa Care Center CCN 035004 | Tucson, AZ | 2 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $0 |
| Desert Terrace Healthcare Center CCN 035014 | Phoenix, AZ | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $1,300 |
| Handmaker Home for the Aging CCN 035016 | Tucson, AZ | 2 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $0 |
| Haven of Scottsdale CCN 035059 | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Desert Haven Care Center CCN 035062 | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $8,018 |
Continue your research
- Compare Life Care Center of Paradise ValleyLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in ArizonaState directory & CMS rating landscape
- Life Care Centers of America — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Paradise Valley located?
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley is located at 4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032 in Maricopa County, and CMS lists 210 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Paradise Valley have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $72,147 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center of Paradise Valley over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.87 across 77 facilities in Maricopa County, and 3.37 across Arizona. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Life Care Center of Paradise Valley?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Life Care Center of Paradise Valley's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 035146
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 210
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 29 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 0880 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0726 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0660 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 0695 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 12, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0657 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0880 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 0842 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 0602 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 0607 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0600 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0607 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 12, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
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