West Valley Helping Hands
West Valley Helping Hands
Tucked away in the serene area of Peoria, AZ, West Valley Helping Hands offers a peaceful environment for assisted living. The community ensures residents are receiving quality care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and convenient living experience. As an intimate community, West Valley Helping Hands fosters tight-knit connections and guarantees personalized and focused care.
With 24/7 supervision and a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents feel safe, secure, and at ease in their living environment. Fun and engaging activities are also available to give residents opportunities for social engagement and physical activity. At West Valley Helping Hands, you can enjoy compassionate care and vibrant experiences while staying close to life amenities in the city.
7-bed community Rank #440 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 440th 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.
7 years in operation Rank #269 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 269th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #589 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 589th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 15, 2019
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL11062H
QualificationHealth Care
West Valley Helping Hands is administrated by Livia Radu.
OwnerAMPO LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactLivia Radu
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
2 complaints
3 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
2 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
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.
Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)
Latest Inspection
August 14, 2024
Complaint;Compliance (Annual)
3 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.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 40% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #267 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 267th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 0.7 | 2 | This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 14, 2024 inspection found three deficiencies including failure to provide a means of exiting the facility and failure to notify the Department, resulting in a $500 fine paid in full.
- August 14, 2023 complaint investigation found four deficiencies in written service plans, medication orders, vaccination documentation, and medication administration.
- December 5, 2022 annual inspection found two deficiencies in service plan documentation and medication administration compliance.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Recreational Activities
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4.4 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley Helping Hands
What neighborhood is West Valley Helping Hands in?
West Valley Helping Hands is in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria.
Who is the owner of West Valley Helping Hands?
The legal owner and operator of West Valley Helping Hands is Ampo Llc.
Is West Valley Helping Hands in a walkable area?
West Valley Helping Hands has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of West Valley Helping Hands?
According to AZ state health department records, West Valley Helping Hands's license number is AL11062H.
When does West Valley Helping Hands's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, West Valley Helping Hands's license expires on February 28, 2027.
Who is the administrator of West Valley Helping Hands?
Livia Radu is the administrator of West Valley Helping Hands.
How many beds does West Valley Helping Hands have?
West Valley Helping Hands has 7 beds.
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