LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA

Life Care Center of Sierra Vista is a skilled nursing facility located at 2305 East Wilcox Drive in Sierra Vista, Arizona (85635), within Cochise County. The facility operates with 152 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five stars across several categories. Life Care Center of Sierra Vista holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is on par with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from standard inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that align with the national average across nurse and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available, indicating strong performance across clinical outcome measures used by CMS to assess resident care. Life Care Center of Sierra Vista is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset dependent and governed by Arizona state guidelines. Individuals may also pay privately or through long-term care insurance, depending on their financial circumstances and coverage. When considered alongside national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The 2-star health inspection rating represents an area where the facility performs below average compared to other certified nursing facilities nationwide. The staffing rating at 3 stars reflects average performance in this domain. Notably, the 5-star quality measure rating distinguishes the facility in the area of clinical outcomes, placing it among the higher-performing facilities nationally on that specific measure. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile, which includes detailed inspection reports and staffing data, to make informed decisions based on individual care needs.