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Creative Care Assisted Living
Bask in glorious weather while receiving quality care in Creative Care Assisted Living, a reliable community in Peoria, AZ that offers compassionate assisted living. Here, you can receive comprehensive assistance with your daily living activities while staying close to Arizona’s beautiful desert landscapes and fun recreational amenities. The community’s intimate, Spanish-revival setting fosters tight-knit connections and easier delivery of care, alongside a high staff-to-resident ratio.
A wide array of activities are also available on-site and off-site to ensure residents never run out for fun and enriching things to keep them active and entertained. The community also prioritizes proper nutrition and serves residents healthy and flavorful meals. With the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, residents can focus on living their best lives without worry. Here, you can enjoy your dream retirement while receiving all the comfort you need for a healthy well-being.
Community insights.
About this community
Creative Care Assisted Living is administered by Simona Duican.
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.
Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. |
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 |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 2 | This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Creative Care Assisted Living
8.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Creative Care Assisted Living'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.
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.
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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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| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Peoria | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 521 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#499 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#4 / 548 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 19 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#465 / 490 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 487 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 487 |
| Desert Winds Assisted Living | AL IL MC | Peoria (Desert Winds Mod) | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#151 / 521 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#241 / 775 | - | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#63 / 548 | - | Nora Dartoe | 9 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#400 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| The Forum at Desert Harbor | AL IL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#209 / 521 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#572 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37
Facility
37
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#25 / 548 | - | Auxiliadora C Morales | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 487 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#229 / 487 |
| Fletcher Farms Assisted Living | AL MC | Peoria (Riverstone Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#441 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#159 / 548 | - | Mariafe S Castro | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#310 / 487 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#369 / 487 |
| Creative Care Assisted Living | AL | Grande Peoria (Sunrise) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#447 / 521 | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#560 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#201 / 548 | A+ | Simona Duican | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Creative Care Assisted Living is located in Grande Peoria, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Creative Care Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Creative Care Assisted Living in?
Creative Care Assisted Living is in the Sunrise neighborhood of Peoria.
Who is the owner of Creative Care Assisted Living?
Creative Care Assisted Living is legally operated by Simona Duican, and administered by Simona Duican.
Is Creative Care Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Creative Care Assisted Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Creative Care Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license number is AL9212H.
When does Creative Care Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How long has Creative Care Assisted Living been in business?
Creative Care Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Creative Care Assisted Living?
No, Creative Care Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
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