LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
9494 EAST BECKER LANE, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (25.1%) is above the Arizona average of 24.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 132 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 41% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scottsdale, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Arizona average of 24.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Arizona averages across 140 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE with other nursing homes in Scottsdale.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 41% occupancy across 132 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE's rating advantage in Scottsdale?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Scottsdale
Scottsdale sits in Maricopa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 671,096 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $67,799
- Median home value
- $278,700
Demographics for Maricopa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scottsdale.
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