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Life Care Center Of Yuma

2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 853649283440425128 certified beds · 105 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2021
Deficiencies
32
0320
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-28
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Arizona Department of Health Services · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-01-28Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-12-17Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-10-07Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-14Complaint040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-10-18Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-06-27Standard040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-12-22Standard060CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2021-07-16Standard0110CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Arizona Department of Health Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-01-28Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-29Record 035133-20260128-F656
2025-12-17Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 035133-20251217-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 035133-20251217-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 035133-20251217-F842
2025-10-07Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-15Record 035133-20251007-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-15Record 035133-20251007-F610
2025-03-14Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-22Record 035133-20250314-F607
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-22Record 035133-20250314-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-22Record 035133-20250314-F657
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-22Record 035133-20250314-F842
2024-10-18Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 035133-20241018-F600
2024-06-27Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-10Record 035133-20240627-F656
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-10Record 035133-20240627-F726
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-10Record 035133-20240627-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-10Record 035133-20240627-F880
2022-12-22Standard survey · 6 deficienciesOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F610
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F645
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F658
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F757
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-06Record 035133-20221222-F886
2021-07-16Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F552
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F578
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F622
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F690
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F806
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-15Record 035133-20210716-F880

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.43
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 0.70 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.76
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 3.97 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover36%
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 44% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityArizonaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
2.2%4.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
0.8%2.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
13.3%10.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.4%1.2%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.3%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
15.0%10.7%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
2.6%5.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
15.5%21.0%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Boutros, Fady
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cabrera, Aimee
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Garity, Joanna
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Boutros, Fady
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Butner, Nancy
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Cabrera, Aimee
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Cabrera, Aimee
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Garity, Joanna
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest
Individual
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Yuma Real Estate Investors, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America194 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Arizona.

No county cost figures on file for Yuma.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01