Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC

Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC

Overview of Ellis Assisted Living Home

Ellis Assisted Living Home is an outstanding community in the serene neighborhood of Laveen Village, AZ, offering assisted living. There’s no need to worry about your special needs in retirement with a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7. With the community handling their day-to-day activities and personal needs, residents are guaranteed to live a maintenance-free lifestyle in their golden years.

Fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with healthy and delicious meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and assistance with daily living activities are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents’ comfort and safety are guaranteed with the community’s dedicated care and beautifully designed amenities.

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

About this community

License Details

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

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.

OwnerCamellia Assisted Living Home LLC

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 (82% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% 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. 211 This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 82% 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. 0.72.55 This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 73% 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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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laveen Village's city center to Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 49
Rank #48 / 487
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 38
Rank #58 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #76 / 529
A+Travis Garrard8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 486
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 49
Rank #159 / 487
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 38
Rank #389 / 740
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #44 / 529
A+Ryan D Gallion3
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
The Springs of Scottsdale
AL
IL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 49
Rank #166 / 487
No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 529
A+Terri L Stapleton4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC
AL
Laveen Village
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No--
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC

Who is the owner of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?

Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC is legally operated by Camellia Assisted Living Home LLC, and administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.

What is the license number of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?

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

How long has Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC been in business?

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

Are pets allowed at Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?

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

Who is the administrator of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?

Sheryl Lara Cruz is the administrator of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC.

How many beds does Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC have?

Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has 10 beds.

Has Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC had any deficiencies?

Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

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