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Life Care Center Of Sierra Vista
2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 856355204581050152 certified beds · 71 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2022
Deficiencies
29
● 0● 27● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$55,881
2 fines
Last survey
2026-06-25
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
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| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-02-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-09 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-16 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-18 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-31 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-22 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-09-22 | Standard | 060 | CMS-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.
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 2026-07-10Record 035136-20260625-F600
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-26Record 035136-20260202-F602
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 2026-01-15Record 035136-20251208-F600
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-03Record 035136-20250909-F583
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-28Record 035136-20250909-F607
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 2025-10-14Record 035136-20250909-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-14Record 035136-20250909-F610
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-25Record 035136-20250909-F645
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-04Record 035136-20250909-F658
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 035136-20250909-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 035136-20250909-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 2025-10-09Record 035136-20250909-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-17Record 035136-20250416-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-17Record 035136-20250416-F689
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 2025-05-17Record 035136-20250416-F755
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 035136-20250303-F580
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 2025-04-30Record 035136-20250303-F842
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-11-14Record 035136-20241018-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-14Record 035136-20241018-F607
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-14Record 035136-20241018-F658
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 035136-20240531-F658
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-12Record 035136-20240531-F602
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-19Record 035136-20231222-F677
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F558
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F645
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F676
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 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 035136-20220922-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-18 | Civil money penalty | $17,934 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-05-31 | Civil money penalty | $37,947 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.67
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 0.70 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.65
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 3.97 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.08
Facility
Arizona
National
Arizona 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
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| Measure | Facility | Arizona | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.3% | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.3% | 10.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.7% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butner, Nancy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hummel, Rachel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Lacy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Parag Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Medical Investors Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Butner, Nancy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hummel, Rachel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hummel, Rachel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Lacy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patel, Parag Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Medical Investors Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Medical Investors Inc Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sierra Vista Medical Investors, LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
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 Cochise.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Of Sierra Vista, LLC Sierra Vista | 0.7 mi | 2025-12-10 | 0130 |
| Quiburi Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Benson | 27.0 mi | 2026-05-01 | 080 |
| Haven Of Douglas Douglas | 45.8 mi | 2025-11-20 | 0120 |
| Haven Health Green Valley, LLC Green Valley | 48.3 mi | 2026-06-05 | 0120 |
| Haven Of Saguaro Valley Tucson | 57.6 mi | 2025-12-23 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |