Camellia Assisted Living Home

Overview of Camellia Assisted Living Home

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, Camellia Assisted Living Home is a haven for seniors in need of care and assistance with its assisted living services. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, ensuring seniors’ comfort and convenience. Moreover, a reliable and well-trained team handles seniors’ daily living activities and other household responsibilities to provide them with more opportunities to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

With nearby local amenities and entertainment options, the community ensures residents’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Empowering residents to retain their independence, the community provides assistance only when it is absolutely necessary and preferred. Camellia Assisted Living Home is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its quaint and familiar setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #203 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #446 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 529 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #446 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 740 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceJuly 26, 2024
License NumberAL13100H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Camellia Assisted Living Home is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactSHERYL LARA CRUZ (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 83% better Rank #116 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.72.41 This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 71% better Rank #134 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 134th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Camellia Assisted Living Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Peoria

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 49
Rank #91 / 487
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #468 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 529
A+Ian G Lewis19
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486
Desert Winds Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 49
Rank #128 / 487
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Nora Dartoe9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Camellia Assisted Living Home
AL
Peoria (Coyote Crossing)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 38
Rank #446 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
-Sheryl Lara Cruz3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 486
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 486
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #417 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #147 / 529
-Mariafe S Castro3
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 486
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #368 / 486
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #528 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #187 / 529
A+Simona Duican2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Camellia Assisted Living Home is located in Peoria, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Camellia Assisted Living Home

What neighborhood is Camellia Assisted Living Home in?

Camellia Assisted Living Home is in the Coyote Crossing neighborhood of Peoria.

Is Camellia Assisted Living Home in a walkable area?

Camellia Assisted Living Home has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Camellia Assisted Living Home?

According to AZ state health department records, Camellia Assisted Living Home's license number is AL13100H.

How long has Camellia Assisted Living Home been in business?

Camellia Assisted Living Home has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Camellia Assisted Living Home?

No, Camellia Assisted Living Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Camellia Assisted Living Home?

Sheryl Lara Cruz is the administrator of Camellia Assisted Living Home.

How many beds does Camellia Assisted Living Home have?

Camellia Assisted Living Home has 10 beds.

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