Life Care Center of Paradise Valley

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Paradise Valley, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jul 17, 2023

  Based on clinical review, staff interviews, facility policy and procedures and owner's manual for Hoyer lifts, the facility failed to ensure care and services related to pressure ulcer was provided for one resident (#39 and #24). The deficient practice could result in worsening and development of new pressure ulcers Findings include: -Resident #39 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included paraplegia, stage 4 pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4 pressure ulcer other site, gangrene not elsewhere classified and neuromuscular dysfunction of the bladder. The care plan dated March 29, 2023 revealed resident had self care deficit due to paraplegia, chronic pain syndrome, and anemia. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jun 30, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, observations, and review of policy and procedure, the facility failed to provide services to one resident (#9) that were necessary to avoid physical harm or pain. The deficient practice resulted in major injury to the resident. Findings Include: Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] after a hospitalization , with diagnoses that included a fracture of the left femur, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy, and chronic kidney disease. Active Physicians orders included acetaminophen for pain dated 6/8/23 and gabapentin for neuropathy. She also had an order for bed rails to help with bed mobility and positioning. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Feb 20, 2026

  Based on facility observations, resident and staff interviews, and review of the clinical record and facility policy, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored securely and were not left unattended at residents' bedsides for two of 28 sampled residents (#53 and #40) or on top of the medication cart. The deficient practice could result in unauthorized access to medications, medication errors, misuse, allergic reactions, adverse drug effects or other harm.Findings Include: -Regarding Resident #53: Resident #53 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis including: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, and pneumonia. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 19, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, facility documentation and policy, the facility failed to ensure that a mechanical lift for resident transfer, was cleaned and disinfected according to professional standards. The deficient practice could result in the spread of infection and resident illness. Findings include: At the conclusion of a mechanical lift observation conducted on June 19, 2025 at 12:45 p.m., the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/Staff #20) rolled the mechanical lift to the end of the hallway. Cleaning and disinfection of the lift was not performed after resident use. A second mechanical lift transfer observation was conducted. The mechanical lift was not cleaned or disinfected prior to resident use at approximately 12:50 p.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF660Jul 18, 2024

  Based on review of clinical record review, resident/staff interviews the facility documentation and policy review, failed to ensure a discharge planning based on the assessed needs and goals was in place for one resident (#49). The deficient practice could result in the delay of the resident transfer/discharge to the facility of choice. Findings include: Resident #49 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with acute exacerbation, acute and chronic respiratory failure (CRF) with hypoxia, dependence of supplemental oxygen, and heart failure. The care plan dated December 21, 2023 included a discharge plan that the resident wished to return home. […]