THE LINGENFELTER CENTER

The Lingenfelter Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1099 Sunrise Avenue in Kingman, Arizona (ZIP code 86401), in Mohave County. The facility operates with 88 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. The Lingenfelter Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 2 out of 5, indicating a below-average performance in that domain based on the most recent inspection cycles. The staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average for that category, which encompasses clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, The Lingenfelter Center is able to bill federal and state insurance programs for eligible residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in Arizona. Individuals and families seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (928) 718-4852 to confirm current payment options and bed availability. When viewed against national benchmarks, The Lingenfelter Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 2 stars and health inspection rating of 2 stars are both below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting areas of concern in regulatory compliance based on inspection findings. In contrast, the staffing rating of 4 stars is notably above average, indicating a comparatively higher level of staff hours per resident. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. This data is drawn from CMS reporting and is updated periodically; prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data alongside other resources when evaluating care options in the Kingman, Arizona area.