Highland Lakes Care Home
Highland Lakes Care Home
Maintain a high quality of life with Highland Lakes Care Home, a trusted community in Glendale, AZ, offering quality assisted living services. This community is known for its friendly atmosphere and compassionate care team that respectfully assists residents with their daily living activities while helping them maintain their independence. Physicians and nurses are also available on-site to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are well-coordinated and met at all times.
Dedicated to creating a vibrant environment for its residents, the community also offers a wide selection of activities to keep them active and entertained. Healthy and delicious meals are also served daily to ensure residents are always getting proper nutrition. With spacious accommodations, quality care, and vibrant activities, the community guarantees residents a fulfilling and worry-free retirement experience.
5-bed community Rank #455 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 455th out of 529 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
16 years in operation Rank #121 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 531 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #354 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 354th out of 819 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 9, 2009
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License NumberAL7636H
QualificationHealth Care
Highland Lakes Care Home is administrated by Simona M Dutu.
OwnerSIMONA MARILENA DUTU
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 Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the Arizona benchmark.
Arizona assisted living residences benchmark: B- 82/100
Inspection score not available. Not enough information to score against the Arizona benchmark.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (60% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (60% below)
Latest Inspection
September 15, 2025
Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
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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.
| 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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 60% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The September 15, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
- The September 8, 2023 inspection also found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
- Both recent annual inspections showed full compliance with all regulatory requirements and no citations.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
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9.1 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Lakes Care Home
What neighborhood is Highland Lakes Care Home in?
Highland Lakes Care Home is in the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood of Glendale.
Who is the owner of Highland Lakes Care Home?
The legal owner and operator of Highland Lakes Care Home is Simona Marilena Dutu.
Is Highland Lakes Care Home in a walkable area?
Highland Lakes Care Home has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Highland Lakes Care Home?
According to AZ state health department records, Highland Lakes Care Home's license number is AL7636H.
When does Highland Lakes Care Home's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Highland Lakes Care Home's license expires on August 31, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Highland Lakes Care Home?
Simona M Dutu is the administrator of Highland Lakes Care Home.
How many beds does Highland Lakes Care Home have?
Highland Lakes Care Home has 5 beds.
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