Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ
Bask in the warmth of Phoenix, Arizona, in the harmonious residential area of Spur Drive, with the astounding community of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living that focuses on assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, the community assists with daily living activities, medication management, and housekeeping to ensure a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. With over 25 years of experience, residents can rest assured of receiving care from an experienced and highly qualified team.
Enjoy a fun time with friends through a carefully curated calendar of wellness programs and engaging activities. Music therapy, pet therapy, home health services, and hospice care, alongside physician visits are also conducted to enhance residents’ wellness. Home-cooked meals, transportation to appointments, and other personal services are available for residents to live their daily lives without hassles.
10-bed community Rank #238 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 522 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
7 years in operation Rank #270 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #760 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 760th out of 818 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 12, 2019
ExpirationDecember 5, 2026
License NumberAL11322H
QualificationHealth Care
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is administered by Diana Luca.
OwnerDesert Sanctuary Assisted Living LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactDiana Luca (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Large Bedroom Suites
Large Outdoor Patio
Free Wifi
Cable Tv In Every Room
Nutritional Home Cooked Meals
Eating Assistance
Special Diets
Park-Like Secured Grounds
Weekly Activities
Beauty And Barber Shop Services
Personal Laundry And Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation To And From Doctor's Appointments
Home Health Services
Physician And Podiatrist Visits
Activitiesdaily exercise class, weekly activities with fun prizes
Specific ProgramsDaily assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, scheduled shopping trips, music therapy, arts and crafts classes, pet therapy, and home health services
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
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 5 | 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
- Enforcement in May 2024 imposed a $1,250 fine for repeat fingerprint clearance and fall prevention training deficiencies, unverified caregiver skills, and false service documentation.
- The April 8, 2024 inspection found seven deficiencies including employee competency, fingerprint clearance verification, personnel records, documentation retention, and tuberculosis screening.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
Places of interest near Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
5216 W Spur Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85083
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is in the Stetson Hills State neighborhood of Phoenix.
Is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license number is AL11322H.
When does Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expires on December 5, 2026.
How long has Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living been in business?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
No, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
Diana Luca is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living.
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