Life Care Center Of Yuma
2450 SOUTH 19TH AVENUE, Yuma, AZ 85364
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How Life Care Center Of Yuma Compares
Life Care Center Of Yuma is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Yuma, Arizona. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Arizona average of 3.4 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Arizona average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Yuma, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Arizona average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — worse than the Arizona average of 11.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Arizona average of 2.1% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Arizona average of 4.5% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.3% — worse than the Arizona average of 24.1% (30% higher).
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 Yuma
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center Of Yuma with other nursing homes in Yuma.
How is Life Care Center Of Yuma addressing its health inspections 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.
What is Life Care Center Of Yuma doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.8% here versus 11.2% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Life Care Center Of Yuma keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 2.1% across Arizona. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center Of Yuma?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Life Care Center Of Yuma lag behind other Yuma options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Life Care Center Of Yuma?
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 Yuma
Yuma sits in Yuma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Arizona as a whole (17.6% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 40,440 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $48,790
- Median home value
- $139,200
Demographics for Yuma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Yuma.
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