Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living: it’s not trying to be one kind of place. It’s a 133-bed community on South Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, Arizona, and it covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one three-story roof. That’s worth noting up front, because it means a family isn’t necessarily choosing a facility just for right now. They’re choosing one that can (in theory) hold steady as needs change.
Gilbert Operator, LLC owns the building, and Briana Watson runs it day to day as administrator. Eight years in, this isn’t brand new, but it’s also not an institution with decades of history behind it. The neighborhood itself is what I’d call car-dependent-ish: Walk Score of 35, so you can walk to a few things, but you’re driving for most errands. That’s just Gilbert.
Inside, residents get studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts. There’s an art studio, a library, a music room, plus walking paths and courtyards if someone wants to be outside instead. Housekeeping and maintenance are handled by staff, and there’s transportation service too, which honestly takes a real logistical weight off families who’d otherwise be shuttling someone to every appointment. Pets are allowed here. If your parent has a dog they’ve had for twelve years, that’s not a dealbreaker.
On the regulatory side: Arizona’s Department of Health Services, through its Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, inspects communities like this one, and the themes that tend to come up statewide involve staffing and credentials, hazardous-materials handling, care documentation, resident rights, and fall prevention. That’s fairly standard territory for licensed senior communities across the state.
What you’re really looking at is a mid-sized community built to flex across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with enough indoor and outdoor amenity space that daily life doesn’t feel confined to a single hallway.
Community insights.
About this community
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is administered by Briana Watson.
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
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.
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total complaints (33% above)
• Complaints per year (35% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (17% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (46% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 10 | 12 | This facility has 17% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 17% better Rank #310 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 310th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.3 | 2.41 | This facility has 46% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 46% better Rank #208 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 208th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. |
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Enforcement actions
| 3 | 0.9 | This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 5 | This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Arizona average (8 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 33% worse Rank #427 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 427th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 2.7 | 2 | This facility has 35% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 35% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
6.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center)
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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 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Savanna House | AL MC | Gilbert | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#423 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#514 / 548 | - | Diana Escobedo | 4 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 487 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#111 / 487 |
| The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living | AL IL MC | Gilbert | 133
Facility
133
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#61 / 521 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#423 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | B- | Briana Watson | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#310 / 487 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#208 / 487 |
| Sunrise of Gilbert | AL IL MC | Gilbert (Lago Estancia) | 102
Facility
102
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#128 / 521 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#168 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#125 / 548 | - | Jason Konrad | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#330 / 487 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#221 / 487 |
| American Orchards | AL MC NH | Gilbert | 53
Facility
53
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#206 / 521 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#615 / 775 | Studio / Suite | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#201 / 548 | A+ | Jefferson Gerodias | 11 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#177 / 487 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#104 / 487 |
| Canyon Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Gilbert (Gilbert Commons) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#207 / 775 | Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#435 / 548 | - | Cristian Pasca | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
Who is the owner of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is legally operated by Gilbert Operator, LLC, and administered by Briana Watson.
Is The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living in a walkable area?
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?
According to AZ state health department records, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license number is AL10935C.
When does The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.
How long has The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living been in business?
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?
Yes, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?
Briana Watson is the administrator of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living.
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