Life Care Center of Sierra Vista
2305 East Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 · (520) 458-1050
For profit - Corporation · 152 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Life Care Center of Sierra Vista has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 9 citations (the Arizona average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $55,881 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 9, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 9, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.September 9, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 9, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.September 9, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 9, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesSeptember 9, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 9, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 9, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 17 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 25, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.February 2, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 8, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.September 9, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 9, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 16, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 16, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 3, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 3, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 18, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 18, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 18, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.May 31, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 31, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 22, 2023 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,934October 18, 2024
- Fine of $37,947May 31, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Arizona average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.65 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 1.04 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 152 |
| Average residents per day | 71.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Haven of Sierra Vista, LLC Sierra Vista · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Quiburi Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Benson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Haven of Douglas Douglas · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Life Care Center of Sierra Vista on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.