Brookdale Baywood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Mesa, AZ

Overview of Brookdale Baywood

Brookdale Baywood at 310 S 63rd St, Mesa, AZ, is an inviting community that offers both assisted living and memory care services. This community is dedicated to providing seniors with a supportive and enriching environment, ensuring that each resident can maintain their independence while receiving the personalized care they need. Brookdale Baywood’s features pet-friendly apartments, cozy common areas, and a range of engaging activities tailored to various interests and abilities. The community’s compassionate and professional team is on-site 24/7, ready to assist with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry.

The community features a variety of amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life. These include an emergency alert system, surface parking, a library, concierge service, and a café/bistro. Residents can choose from several floor plan options to find the perfect fit for their lifestyle. With a rich history of excellence and a commitment to high-quality care, Brookdale Baywood is the perfect place for seniors to thrive.

Bed community size
145-bed community Rank #46 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 521 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #297 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 297th out of 548 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #344 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th out of 775 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2019
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberAL10980C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Baywood is administered by B M.

OwnerEmerimesa LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactBrenda Mercer (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include dancing, bingo, art classes, and more, designed for different interests and abilities
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$3,540 per month
Memory Care$4,660 per month

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

Rank #240 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Enforcement actions (344% above)
• Total complaints (133% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% 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. 249 This facility has 167% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (24 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 167% worse Rank #337 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 337th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 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. 1.11.8 This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.1 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 39% better Rank #110 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 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. 40.9 This facility has 344% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 344% worse

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. 225 This facility has had 340% more total inspections than the Arizona average (22 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 340% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 146 This facility has 133% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (14 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 133% worse Rank #466 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 466th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits 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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 358 / 520 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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358 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
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520 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Baywood

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Brookdale Baywood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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Compare Assisted Living around Mesa

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Brookdale Baywood
AL
MC
Mesa
145
Facility 145
AZ AVG 54
Rank #46 / 521
Yes
42
Facility 42
AZ AVG 38
Rank #344 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
-B M
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 82
Rank #240 / 290
22
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 9
Rank #337 / 400
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #110 / 400
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
-Dylan Morris
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #24 / 400
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #360 / 775
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #37 / 548
A+Samantha E Branson
99
Facility 99
AZ AVG 82
Rank #31 / 290
5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #137 / 400
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #114 / 400
Emerald Groves Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Mesa
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 54
Rank #227 / 521
No
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 38
Rank #676 / 775
-
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
A+Jennifer L Tonna
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 82
Rank #70 / 290
4
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 400
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #159 / 400
Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Mesa (Summit Shadows)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 38
Rank #218 / 775
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Ladonna Edgington
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 82
Rank #1 / 290
3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #29 / 400
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #47 / 400

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Brookdale Baywood is located in Mesa, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Baywood

Who is the owner of Brookdale Baywood?

Brookdale Baywood is legally operated by Emerimesa LLC, and administered by B M.

Is Brookdale Baywood in a walkable area?

Brookdale Baywood has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Baywood?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Baywood's license number is AL10980C.

When does Brookdale Baywood's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Baywood's license expires on December 31, 2026.

How long has Brookdale Baywood been in business?

Brookdale Baywood has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Baywood have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Baywood on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Baywood?

Yes, Brookdale Baywood allows residents to bring their pets.

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