Life Care Center of Scottsdale

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Life Care Center of Scottsdale

Life Care Center of Scottsdale is an assisted living community in Scottsdale, AZ.

Information last verified:

9494 E Becker Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 180 reviews
5 stars
101
4 stars
21
3 stars
4
2 stars
9
1 stars
45

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Life Care Center of Scottsdale Costs & Pricing

Life Care Center of Scottsdale presents a cost of $5,100 per month for a semi-private room, significantly higher than both the Maricopa County average of $2,801 and the statewide average for Arizona at $2,820. This discrepancy underscores the premium associated with Life Care Center's offerings, which may reflect enhanced services, amenities, or care quality that cater to specific needs. While the facility's pricing is notable, it is essential to consider the value provided through specialized care and support systems that can greatly benefit residents and their families during their stay.

Floor plansLife Care Center of ScottsdaleMaricopa CountyArizona
Semi-Private$5,100$2,801$2,820

Overall Review of Life Care Center of Scottsdale

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Caring staff stands out

Residents consistently describe patient, caring staff members who respond to needs.

Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff members treat residents with patience and take care to meet needs. Residents also mention that staff are friendly and attentive, including nursing assistants and nurses. A few reviewers contrast the experience by pointing to moments when care fell short, but even then, they frequently name specific staff members who helped.

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Facility cleanliness is frequently noted

Reviews repeatedly mention the facility as clean and well maintained.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean, neat, and well kept. Others specifically call out clean rooms and clean common spaces during visits or stays. A small number of reviews raise hygiene concerns, but cleanliness is a recurring positive theme overall.

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Dining quality gets mixed reactions

Dining receives both praise and criticism in resident feedback.

Some reviewers say the food is good, breakfast is good, or meals are enjoyable. Others describe meals as bland, mediocre, or not meeting needs like timely service and dietary requirements. Reviews also mention that dining room presentation can feel more like a restaurant in the good experiences.

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Care experience varies by stay

Care quality is uneven, with some reviewers reporting serious problems.

While many reviewers describe excellent care and rehab progress, a number of reviews report concerns about medication handling, responsiveness to calls, and discharge planning. Some reviewers also describe gaps in therapy time, bathing, or timely assistance, including cases where they felt safety was compromised. These negative accounts appear alongside the positive ones, which can make the day-to-day experience feel inconsistent depending on the individual situation.

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Features

Housing

  • 132 resident community capacity 132 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (13 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With several places of worship in close proximity, residents can easily access spiritual support and community involvement. The area also boasts a range of medical facilities, including hospitals, physicians, and pharmacies, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. In terms of dining options, there are a variety of restaurants and cafes nearby offering diverse culinary experiences. Additionally, transportation options such as the Scottsdale Municipal Airport and car rental services provide ease of travel for seniors. Parks and theaters in the area offer opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Overall, this part of Scottsdale provides a well-rounded living experience for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years in a vibrant community.

Places of Worship

  • Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church (0.1 miles)
  • Impact Church (3.6 miles)
  • Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church (3.6 miles)
  • St Bernadette Catholic Church (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Medical Plaza 1 (0.5 miles)
  • HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Care Network - 10460 N. 92nd St (0.5 miles)
  • Advanced Fertility Care (0.6 miles)
  • Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers (0.8 miles)
  • Valley Sleep Center - Scottsdale Center (0.8 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • Arizona Allergy Associates (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Piper Surgery Center (0.6 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic Hematology/Oncology (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (0.8 miles)
  • Goldie's Neighborhood Sports Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • White Castle (2.1 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.5 miles)
  • Zipps Sports Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
  • Butters Pancakes & Cafe (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SDL) (3.4 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Kierland Park (4.7 miles)
  • Desert Horizon Park (5.9 miles)
  • Thompson Peak Park (6 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Scottsdale (6 miles)

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