Canyon Winds Independent Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mesa, AZ

Canyon Winds Independent Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mesa, AZ

Overview of Canyon Winds Independent Living

A proud member of the Canyon Winds retirement community, their independent living in Mesa provides an exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life during their retirement stage. Canyon Winds boasts their quintessential services that essentially make the lives of each resident stress-free so seniors can pursue and continue their own interests everyday. 

Canyon Woods ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, they hope to make it a priority that residents are able to genuinely enjoy their experience in the community. Life at Canyon Winds offers 126 private and cozy apartments that are maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #357 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 357th 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.
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About this community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Dining
Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Room Sizes531 / 663 / 964 sq. ft
Building TypeMid-rise
Room TypesStudio, 1 Bed / 1 Bath, 2 Bed / 2 Bath

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Managed by Brad Timko

Executive Director of Independent Living

Brad Timko serves as the Executive Director of Independent Living at Canyon Winds Independent Living. He began his career in marketing with Chaparral Winds in 2009 and has experience leading both Independent and Assisted Living communities. Brad values spending time with residents to better understand and serve their needs, bringing a warm and dedicated approach to his leadership.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Canyon Winds Independent Living

1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a studio apartment layout
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — One-bedroom floor plan for Canyon Winds Independent Living
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment layout
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a studio apartment layout
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment layout
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Two-bedroom floor plan for Canyon Winds Independent Living
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a memory care single apartment layout
Canyon Winds Independent Living, assisted living in Mesa, AZ — Floor plan of a double memory care unit

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Address 9.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Canyon Winds Independent Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.1 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 47
Rank #36 / 448
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 35
Rank #58 / 534
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 11
Rank #11 / 450
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 47
Rank #91 / 448
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 35
Rank #51 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 11
Rank #45 / 450
-Kenneth Green8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 432
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 35
Rank #214 / 534
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 11
Rank #21 / 450
A+Samantha E Branson5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #205 / 432
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #179 / 432
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Mesa
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 47
Rank #143 / 448
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 35
Rank #101 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 11
Rank #6 / 450
A+Jon S Williams2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Canyon Winds Independent Living
AL
IL
MC
Mesa (North Boulder Canyon)-No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 35
Rank #357 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Brad Timko---

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

Canyon Winds Independent Living 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 Canyon Winds Independent Living

What neighborhood is Canyon Winds Independent Living in?

Canyon Winds Independent Living is in the North Boulder Canyon neighborhood of Mesa.

Is Canyon Winds Independent Living in a walkable area?

Canyon Winds Independent Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Canyon Winds Independent Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Canyon Winds Independent Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Canyon Winds Independent Living?

No, Canyon Winds Independent Living has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Canyon Winds Independent Living?

Yes — there are 43 photos of Canyon Winds Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Canyon Winds Independent Living provide?

Canyon Winds Independent Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Canyon Winds Independent Living?

Canyon Winds Independent Living is located at 2851 N Boulder Canyon, Mesa, AZ 85207.

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