Life Care Center of Paradise Valley, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a nursing home facility specializing in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since November 2, 1987, the center serves 144 current occupants. It offers a wide array of medical support and care services aimed at addressing diverse health needs. Residents have access to specialized care such as stroke rehabilitation, pain management, wound care, and respiratory therapy. The facility also provides various therapies, including occupational, physical, and speech, tailored to individual healthcare plans. Medical services such as dialysis, pulmonary rehabilitation, tracheostomy care, and ostomy care are also available, along with supportive care options like palliative care, hospice, and respite care. To maintain residents’ daily quality of life, amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and clubs and communities for social engagement are included. Resident and family counseling are available to ensure that both residents and their families have support during their stay.

In addition to medical care, Life Care Center of Paradise Valley promotes a comprehensive approach to residents' well-being by offering laundry and dry cleaning services and fostering communal activities. An on-site podiatrist is available to address specific foot care needs, and the facility provides dysphagia therapy and carpal tunnel syndrome management. The center aims to create a compassionate environment reinforced by a respiratory care program and a restorative nursing approach. Despite these extensive services, reviews from residents and families reveal mixed experiences. Positive comments often highlight the effort of individual staff members, such as nurses and directors of nursing, in providing dedicated and compassionate care, as well as the cleanliness and the inclusive community atmosphere. However, other reviews bring attention to issues around neglect, unsanitary conditions, and administrative communication gaps, occasionally resulting in distress for residents and their families. This range of experiences indicates ongoing efforts to address challenges institutionally while maintaining a high standard of individualized care and attention.

Costs at this community start at $6,768 and range up to $6,839. The average price in the community is $6,804, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,463. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.