Yuma County, Arizona · Nursing home
Yuma Nursing Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
1850 West 25th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.61 hours Below the state average of 3.98
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.4% Below the state average of 45.1%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 22 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 70.5% of 120 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Yuma Nursing Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Yuma, Arizona (Yuma County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.61 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Arizona average of 3.98. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day (average)
- 84.6
- Certified since
- 1988 (38 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Circle B Enterprises (36 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Yuma Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- About 70.5% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.45 hours per resident per day; the Arizona average is 0.70. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 Arizona average 3.3
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Arizona average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Arizona average 2.9
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Arizona average 4.5
The vertical line marks the Arizona average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.61 h Arizona average 3.98
- Nurse aides 2.53 h Arizona average 2.24
- Licensed practical nurses 0.63 h Arizona average 1.04
- Registered nurses 0.45 h Arizona average 0.70
- All staff, weekends 3.33 h Arizona average 3.51
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Arizona average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover44.4%
- Arizona average45.1%
- Registered nurse turnover58.3%
- Arizona average43.6%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Arizona and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.7% | 10.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.6% | 3.9% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% | 96.9% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 38.2% | 12.8% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.5% | 21.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% | 94.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.8% | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.0% | 10.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.61 | 1.47 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.10 | 1.42 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.5% | 91.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.5% | 87.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.0% | 23.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 5 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| May 27, 2022 | 10 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | 11 | 5 |
Arizona homes averaged 6.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (22)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2019)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Arizona homes averaged 0.5 fines and $8,928 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Arizona
- Size55 of 140 by certified beds
- Arizona average residents per day88.1
- ChainCircle B Enterprises
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Yuma6
- Homes in Yuma County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Yuma Nursing Center?
Yuma Nursing Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Yuma Nursing Center have?
Yuma Nursing Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 84.6 residents per day, about 70.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Yuma Nursing Center?
The home reports 3.61 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.45 hours from registered nurses. The Arizona average is 3.98 hours and 0.70 hours from registered nurses.
Has Yuma Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Yuma Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Life Care Center Of Yuma 128beds 82.3%in use 3.76nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC 41beds 90.5%in use 4.77nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Haven of Sandpointe, LLC 143beds 69.3%in use 3.72nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Yuma County
Who to call in Arizona
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Arizona.
- Long-term care ombudsman Arizona Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Office of Arizona State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program) 602-542-6454 (Extension 9 (state office). Regional programs: Maricopa County 602-264-4357; Pima County 520-790-7262; Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties 877-521-3500; Mohave, La Paz and Yuma counties 928-217-7114; Pinal and Gila counties 520-836-2758; Cochise, Graham, Greenlee and Santa Cruz counties 520-432-2528 ext. 206. Navajo Nation 602-542-6454 or 602-542-6432; Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona 800-591-9370.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long-Term Care Licensing 602-364-2690 (Long Term Care Licensing. Complaints can also be filed with the online complaint form for long-term care facilities.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Arizona staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 035152. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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