Mountain Ridge Senior Living
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Phoenix, AZ

Mountain Ridge Senior Living

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Phoenix, AZ

Overview of Mountain Ridge Senior Living

Mountain Ridge Senior Living is an assisted living community in Phoenix, AZ, offering assistance with daily living activities, memory care, and respite care. The community’s warm and home-like setting ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. With 24/7 support, daily housekeeping, medication management, and three home-cooked meals daily, residents receive high-quality services that aim to help maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, the community works closely with residents and their families to better understand their needs and preferences.

Multisensory activities, exercises, and social events ensure residents can explore new hobbies and encourage them to make friends. Residents can also freely interact with their surroundings and rest comfortably in the spacious communal areas and accessible amenities. Situated in the lively residential area of Phoenix, near a stadium, recreation sites, and restaurants, the community ensures residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Arizona, especially with dedicated services and a clean setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #131 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 131st out of 534 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
51 / 100

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Mountain Ridge Senior 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 47
Rank #28 / 448
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 35
Rank #11 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #99 / 450
A+Candice A Fine10
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #228 / 432
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #115 / 432
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 35
Rank #30 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 11
Rank #56 / 450
A+Travis Garrard8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 35
Rank #24 / 534
Private / Companion Suites
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #126 / 450
A+Misty Farnstrom8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
The Palazzo
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Phoenix (Leescroft)
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 47
Rank #134 / 448
No
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 35
Rank #33 / 534
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1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Charles B Kerby5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #422 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #377 / 432
Mountain Ridge Senior Living
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Phoenix (North Mountain)-No
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 35
Rank #131 / 534
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Mountain Ridge Senior Living is located in Phoenix, 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 Mountain Ridge Senior Living

What neighborhood is Mountain Ridge Senior Living in?

Mountain Ridge Senior Living is in the North Mountain neighborhood of Phoenix.

Is Mountain Ridge Senior Living in a walkable area?

Mountain Ridge Senior Living has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Mountain Ridge Senior Living?

No, Mountain Ridge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Mountain Ridge Senior Living?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Mountain Ridge Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Mountain Ridge Senior Living provide?

Mountain Ridge Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Mountain Ridge Senior Living?

Mountain Ridge Senior Living is located at 1444 E Griswold Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

What is the phone number of Mountain Ridge Senior Living?

(602) 566-7699 will put you in contact with the team at Mountain Ridge Senior Living.

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