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Photo of Brookdale Union Hills
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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Food is EXCELLENT. Homemade from scratch- excellent variety and quality. My loved one talks about the food constantly. The Staff has been very attentive.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Joy Without SacrificeFor our memory care residents in Peoria, Arizona, life has never been sweeter. With endless activities, events, and programs that foster social interaction and provide daily moments of joy and success, your family member will soak up every moment of their life here—and...
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2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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I've run into a couple of issues, but the staff have been very responsive and supportive. I would definitely recommend The Woodmark at Sun City to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents is spread across six acres of beautifully landscaped property. With over 100 apartments available for Independent and Assisted Living, and more than 30 single-story Memory Care suites designed to promote mental...
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Five for all of them! The local area? The climate it sure beats the valley climate. Everything is close by and convenient and I like trees.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Compassionate Senior Care LLC is not a one size fits all facility. We personalize each resident care to fits there needs with activities and events that keep resident vibrant and healthy. We provides the perfect blend of comfort. We served 3 healthy cook meal per day with 3 snacks in between. Our...
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Most everyone is helpful and willing to work with you. The main reasons we chose this facility over others was because of the private room he was able to get and it is a pet friendly facility so he could ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer a distinctive approach to specialized memory care and assisted living, which builds on already more than ten years of dedicated service. Our grounds are beautifully manicured and maintained with walking paths, shaded seating areas, and views for enjoying the outdoors and seating areas...
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My Mom really liked it there. Her studio had a balcony and she really liked that. It does need to be upgraded in certain areas, but all in all she really enjoyed it there
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors for over 50...
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This is a beautiful Memory Care facility! I placed my Mom here in November and have no regrets. I searched alot of places and this one is by far the best. Clean place, alot of caring staff, Daniel the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a unique, memory care community located in Peoria. Fairmont Village offers a family style environment that provides comfort to individuals with memory loss. With an emphasis on the safety and security of our residents, Fairmont Village supports residents to live the day to day routines of...
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My loved one is a resident at Senita Ridge. I can't say enough about the facility. It is very clean, always. The staff is friendly and kind.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the heart of Peoria, on the beautifully landscaped Amethyst campus, Inn at the Amethyst Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the Arrowhead Town Center and the Challenger Space Center, this serene community is an...
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All are a 5. My loved one is quite happy there and participates in many activities as there is such a variety. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Sagewood Desert Willow...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sagewood Acacia Healthcare is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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Photo of Ridge at The Stratford
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It seemed to be the best fit for my mother-in-law. It is a smaller community compared to some of the others we looked at. She said it felt more like home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Avamere at Phoenix we're here to help you feel comfortable so you can focus on what's most important in your life. As part of the Avamere family of companies, we proudly offer assisted living and memory care services as we have more than 25 years. Many of our team members have been with us for...
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Photo of Valencia at 19th 2
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Staff are all excellent; the manager and the caregivers are skilled, congenial, patient, creative, and hard-working. As a team they work to ensure high-quality care, fun socialization, tasty & healthy meals,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valencia at 19th 2 is an MD Senior Living home. At MD Senior Living, we’re changing the way Assisted Living is provided. Owned by a small group of physicians, our homes are beautifully designed for comfort and safety. Our caring staff consists of clinical professionals including a retired nurse,...
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Photo of Brookdale Arrowhead Ranch
11 Video available
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I think they're a little short-staffed right now, but so is everywhere else. Housekeeping seems pretty good, other than she's been without toilet paper once or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Sweet HomeOur assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, Arizona doesn’t require you to choose between independence and assistance. We think you deserve both, which is our community is made up of offer cozy apartment homes that give you the freedom of independent living combined...
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Photo of The Sanctuary of Phoenix
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It is very clean. The care givers Irene and Charlie are truly caring. They make it fun and happy. They make the residents laugh. They are sincerely helpful. They also helped me with guiding me through the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Does your loved one need assisted living but wants to remain in a home environment? Get to know us!Our 10-bed home is situated in a residential neighborhood in north Phoenix and offers high quality of care in a comfortable environment. Our staff has over 15 years of experience in this industry...
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My dad moved to the BeeHive from another facility in Phoenix in January 2020. The difference in care and caring was night and day! [name removed] the owner is personally involved and strives to make sure...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Deer Valley Senior Living
2323 Photos available
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The Deer Valley Senior Living community is very clean and the staff members are very responsive, based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Deer Valley Senior Living is a NEW property located conveniently off the 101 loop in Phoenix with close proximity to Hospitals, health care services, churches, shopping and Corporate businesses. Our Community will include 104 assisted living units and 15 memory care units including 3 companion...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are a licensed Assisted Living Group Home. We provide Affordable, Top Quality Care for your loved ones, in a safe, friendly loving family setting. Our goal is to bring back independence, dignity and the quality of life, and to preserve the well beings of the ones we care for. Quality Care Is...
Photo of A Dignified Adult Care Home
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The home was sold right after my mom passed away in [name removed], I can only comment on our experience with that management team and the caregivers at the time. The home, staff and management were perfect...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
D&L Adult Care Home is a residential assisted living facility. We provide supervision, assistance and personal care services to senior citizens looking for an intimate home setting. Our home is tailored to helping the elderly who need assistance with activities of daily living, those that are...
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Each client had their own bathroom and there are only 23 people in the dementia care. I would tell others just to make sure and always ask questions!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Retreat at Alameda, our residents have all of the comforts of home with all of the care and security they need. We are a new build community, now open to accept residents. Conveniently located on 19th Ave, just south of Happy Valley Road in the Norterra area, we will be offering 72...
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He seems to be doing pretty well. I know he has had some difficulties adjusting initially, but things are working out pretty well so far. I just left him not too long ago and he was sitting in the dining...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Park at 7th Avenue is a charming assisted living community located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where warm weather abounds. Our serene, spacious community is located adjacent to a community park where residents may enjoy the fresh, desert breeze and mountain views. Phoenix is a historic...
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We sincerely appreciate and really blessed to have the heartfelt staff at MD Senior Living caring for Dad. It was a really difficult decision to place our Dad anywhere, however, Dad has really adjusted well,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valencia at 19th 1 is an MD Senior Living home. At MD Senior Living, we’re changing the way Assisted Living is provided. Owned by a small group of physicians, our homes are beautifully designed for comfort and safety. Our caring staff consists of clinical professionals including a retired nurse,...
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Ambience Care Home on Adam Ave was the perfect place for my mom. Had the opportunity to know the manager who is nothing less than the ideal professional to take care of your loved ones. The perfect care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Ambience Home Care, a small home-like assisted living facility, located in Fletcher Heights Community,your loved one will find a little piece of paradise. Our professionally trained, certified and experienced staff's first goal is to help seniors continuing a healthy and happy life. Situated...
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All the criteria were met when I found Ilona's family home. I was looking to place my mother in a group home setting after she had suffered a second stroke greatly affecting her vision. With the loss of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Specializing in geriatric rehabilitation, Ilona’s Family Home has been operating under Registered Nurse supervision for fifteen years. We are committed to providing your loved one with an alternative to nursing home care. It is our heart’s desire that the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sierra Winds is a Life Plan Communityin the heart of Peoria, Arizona,that prioritizes choice, affordability,excellent care, and enhancing qualityof life for every resident. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, we have been setting the standard of excellence for over 30...
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I've lived here for 4 months now. The facility is always clean and the staff is very friendly. I thought the facility came furnished and it didn't but the maintenance crew helped furnish my apartment. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our vision at Avista North Mountain is family, and we want our residents to feel right at home. We strive every day to provide the care our residents need, and the peace of mind their family members desire. We invite you to visit our community and see why we stress the importance of kindness in...
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When you walk in the floors absolutely shine! The staff is wonderful and very attentive. My loved one is a strict vegetarian and the facility has a wonderful cook that knows how to prepare...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cornerstone Assisted Living Home is a small scale, five-resident assisted living home in North Phoenix that was started with the belief that everyone deserves individualized luxury care as they age. Owners Ben & Laura are both Registered Nurses with Bachelor's Degrees from Arizona State...
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Great place and take very good care of our father. Great food and staff and outstanding price for our father that does not have a lot of money. Very clean and communicates with us very well if any issues...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Arizona Desert Falls is where your family is our family. We specialize in providing the best care available for those individuals on a fixed income or budget. We encourage you to visit our facebook page @azdesertfallsassistedliving to see pictures of different events we have put on for our...
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Cost of assisted living in Desert Pines, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Desert Pines is $3,702 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,135 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Desert Pines, AZ
$3,702/mo
$3,646/mo
$3,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Desert Pines, AZ
$3,702/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,702/mo
$4,591/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,816/mo
Private
$3,962/mo
Studio
$4,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,933/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,799/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Pines vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desert Pines, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Pines, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,702/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,591/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,731/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Pines, AZ:$3,702/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Desert Pines, AZ:$4,591/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Desert Pines, AZ:$3,731/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Pines, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Pines and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Desert Pines, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Pines have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Desert Pines, AZ$4,508/mo$4,336/mo+4.0%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Desert Pines, AZ
2024 average cost:$4,508/mo
2023 average cost:$4,336/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Pines, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Pines.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Pines

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Pines

The Auberge at Scottsdale

5.0
My husband has been in residence for one year and I have been there almost every night to sit with him and put him to bed. For the last 11 weeks I have not been able to be with him and at first I thought know one could take my place. I do Skype him twice a day and he is very happy. I watch ...
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Rody's ACH in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
The care my loved one is receiving is better than I could ask for. The caregivers are compassionate and loving. My loved one is receiving a lot of one on one care. Rodica is wonderful and definitely suits all of the patient's needs. The food they provide is good, but my loved one is not eating ...
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Amber Creek Inn Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ

5.0
My mother was only there a month and a half before she passed, but I was very pleased with my experience at Amber Creek. The administration was organized, and the nursing staff was wonderful - very caring and attentive to my mother. The facility was less expensive than what I was paying in WA ...
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Desert Pines review score based on 398 family reviews

8.0
Review score198 facilities398 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 398 reviews of 198 Desert Pines assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Pines review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Desert Pines review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Desert Pines, AZ198 facilities
7.8
Phoenix, AZ326 facilities
7.9
Glendale, AZ259 facilities

Review subcategories for Desert Pines assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 398 reviews of 198 Desert Pines assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Pines resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Desert Pines, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Desert Pines assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Pines assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Pines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Desert Pines assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert Pines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Pines assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desert Pines Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Pines assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Pines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Pines assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Pines assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Pines, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Pines

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Pines protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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