Life Care Center Of Yuma
Yuma, Arizona · CCN 035133
19 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 65
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 128
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- County
- Yuma
- Medicare-certified since
- 1986
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 42 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Arizona.
Last survey on record
Jul 8, 2026
124 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.76 | 3.68 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.43 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 42.5% | 44.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2472.7% | E927.3% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6103×
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8423×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F6002×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center Of Yuma, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 6, 2026
Based on observations, interviews, and a review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that medications were stored in accordance with facility policy. The deficient practice could result in unauthorized persons having unrestricted access to the medications.Findings include: Regarding Resident #41: Resident #41 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included hemiplegia, stage-3 chronic kidney disease, unspecified dementia. A review of the minimum data set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 3, which indicated that the resident is severely cognitively impaired. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF607Mar 14, 2025
Based on clinical record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure their policy was followed for abuse and injury of unknown origin for three residents (#66, #54 and #89). The deficient practice could lead to other policies not being followed potentially placing residents at harm. Findings include: Resident #54 admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of dementia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)score of 03, which indicates severe cognitive impairment. Resident #66 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmitted [DATE] and a diagnosis of sepsis and chronic pain. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF610Mar 14, 2025
Based on clinical record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an injury of unknown origin and a resident to resident altercation for three residents (#66, #54 and #89). The deficient practice could lead to thorough investigations not being completed and sent to the State Agency potentially placing residents at harm. Findings include: Resident #54 admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of dementia. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)score of 03, which indicates severe cognitive impairment. Resident #66 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmitted [DATE] and a diagnosis of sepsis and chronic pain. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Mar 14, 2025
Based on clinical record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents care plans were updated and revised on four residents (#15, #66, #54 and #89). The deficient practice could result in the medical records not being complete and accurate, resulting in the resident not receiving the proper care or interventions. Findings include: Resident #15 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease, repeated falls, tremors, difficulty walking and a history of falling. Review of the Minimum Date Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating the resident is cognitive. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Mar 14, 2025
Based on clinical record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure accurate medical documentation was completed on four residents (#72, #54, #66 and #89). The deficient practice could result in the medical records not being complete and accurate. Findings include: Resident #72 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], from an out of state medical facility, with a diagnosis of chronic pain and chronic pain syndrome. Review of the resident Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15. This indicates that the resident is cognitive. An interview was conducted on March 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM with resident #72. She stated she had been admitted to the out of state medical facility with chronic pain. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 65 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 6, 2026Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jul 8, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Jan 28, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Dec 17, 2025Complaint3 findings
- Oct 7, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Mar 14, 2025Complaint4 findings
- Oct 18, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jun 27, 2024Standard4 findings
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Dec 22, 2022Standard6 findings
- Sep 28, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Jul 16, 2021Standard11 findings
- Jul 21, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Apr 11, 2019Standard4 findings
- Dec 1, 2016Standard and complaint3 findings
- Sep 16, 2015Standard3 findings
- Jun 26, 2014Standard and complaint7 findings
- Apr 10, 2013—3 findings
- Jan 13, 2012—3 findings
- Nov 18, 2010—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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