Life Care Center Of North Glendale
Life Care Center Of North Glendale is a 5-star rated nursing home in Glendale, AZ with 223 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 40 health violations on record. Federal fines total $31,724 across 5 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: March 12, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Arizona public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $11,715
Fine
Fine
2020 2 penalties totaling $11,715
Fine
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $8,294
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2023 1 violations
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2022 10 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 1 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 17 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 10 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Life Care Center Of North Glendale
- What violations has Life Care Center Of North Glendale received?
- Life Care Center Of North Glendale has 40 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Life Care Center Of North Glendale?
- Life Care Center Of North Glendale has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Life Care Center Of North Glendale last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Life Care Center Of North Glendale safe?
- Safety at Life Care Center Of North Glendale should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Life Care Center Of North Glendale?
- Phone: (602) 843-8433. Address: 13620 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Life Care Center Of North Glendale offer?
- Life Care Center Of North Glendale is a skilled nursing facility with 223 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Glendale, AZ?
- Compare Life Care Center Of North Glendale with other nursing homes in Glendale, AZ on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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