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Arizona’s Golden Heart
Conveniently located near hospitals in Glendale, AZ, Arizona’s Golden Heart is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Keep peace of mind with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their day-to-day activities and personal needs.
A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an activity center and cozy outdoor spaces, ensuring residents get to relax in their later years while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.
Community insights.
About this community
Arizona’s Golden Heart is administered by Aurelia Horga.
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.
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 83% better Rank #116 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 2.41 | This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 59% better Rank #162 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. |
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Enforcement actions
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
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8.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Glendale's city center to Arizona’s Golden Heart's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir | AL IL MC | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 200
Facility
200
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#17 / 521 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#572 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#468 / 548 | - | Tracy L Colburn | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#289 / 487 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#344 / 487 |
| Terra Pointe Memory Care | AL MC RC | Glendale | 84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#157 / 521 | No |
35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#423 / 775 | 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#218 / 548 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 5 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| Thunderbird Senior Living | AL IL MC | Glendale | 84
Facility
84
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#157 / 521 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#207 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#21 / 548 | A+ | Michael D Brown | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 490 | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#406 / 487 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#395 / 487 |
| Legends Senior Living | AL RESC | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | - | Tabita P Stanciu | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Arizona’s Golden Heart | AL | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#432 / 521 | No |
14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#629 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#125 / 548 | - | Aurelia Horga | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Arizona’s Golden Heart is located in Glendale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona’s Golden Heart
What neighborhood is Arizona’s Golden Heart in?
Arizona’s Golden Heart is in the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood of Glendale.
Who is the owner of Arizona’s Golden Heart?
Arizona’s Golden Heart is legally operated by Aurelia Horga, and administered by Aurelia Horga.
Is Arizona’s Golden Heart in a walkable area?
Arizona’s Golden Heart has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Arizona’s Golden Heart?
According to AZ state health department records, Arizona’s Golden Heart's license number is AL7053H.
When does Arizona’s Golden Heart's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Arizona’s Golden Heart's license expires on April 30, 2027.
How long has Arizona’s Golden Heart been in business?
Arizona’s Golden Heart has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Arizona’s Golden Heart?
No, Arizona’s Golden Heart has a no-pet policy.
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