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

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care

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

Overview of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tucked in Mesa, Arizona, you’ll find the captivating Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care, a premier destination offering an exceptional experience in residential assisted living. This stunning community boasts a close-knit environment with inviting interiors and picturesque landscapes that will take your breath away. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible views and the exquisite, modern, and clean atmosphere. Every detail, from the thoughtfully selected furniture that emanates tranquility to the impeccable design, is dedicated to creating a peaceful haven for residents.
Canyon Winds goes above and beyond by offering exceptional services in both assisted living and memory care units. They understand that everyone has unique dietary preferences and needs, which is why they cater to different diets with great care and consideration. With wheelchair-accessible showers and high-speed Wi-Fi, they ensure that every resident enjoys convenience and connectivity in their daily lives. Housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry services are all taken care of, freeing residents from the burden of household chores. The paramount importance of security is unquestionable, ensuring peace of mind for everyone, especially those in need of specialized care in the memory care unit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 102 Rank #106 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 487 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #276 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 276th out of 529 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #528 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 528th out of 740 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceDecember 7, 2018
License NumberAL10769C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Celeste L Miller.

OwnerCanyon Winds Retirement LLC

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (145% above)
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (65% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (18% 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. 2711 This facility has 145% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (27 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 145% worse Rank #435 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 435th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.12.55 This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.1 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 18% better Rank #289 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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.
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. 30.9 This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% 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. 135 This facility has had 160% more total inspections than the Arizona average (13 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 160% 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. 106 This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #442 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 3.32 This facility has 65% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 65% worse

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Address 9.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.99 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 Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 49
Rank #103 / 487
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #65 / 529
-Dylan Morris8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
Mesa
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 49
Rank #106 / 487
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #528 / 740
-
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #276 / 529
-Celeste L Miller13
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 9
Rank #435 / 486
2.1
Facility 2.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #289 / 486
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 49
Rank #144 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 529
A+Samantha E Branson5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 486
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
Mesa
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 49
Rank #164 / 487
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #180 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #8 / 529
A+Jon S Williams4
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ 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 Assisted Living and Memory Care 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 Assisted Living and Memory Care

Who is the owner of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Canyon Winds Retirement LLC., and administered by Celeste L Miller.

Is Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

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

What is the license number of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is AL10769C.

How long has Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?

No, Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Celeste L Miller is the administrator of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care has 102 beds.

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