Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Peoria, AZ

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Peoria, AZ

Overview of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

Situated in Peoria, Arizona, a few steps away from Christ’s Church of the Valley, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza provides individual-centric care for seniors looking for the best place to settle in for the golden years. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, or respite care that you or your near and dear are in need of, Orchard Pointe has you covered. Duly licensed and dedicated staff is on-hand 24/7 for assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping, laundry, home maintenance, and cooking, along with personal care and medical management, as needed based on tailored care programs.

Living quarters on-site are bright and spacious, ensuring maximum comfort, while amenities include fitness programs, several dining areas to savor meal times completely, socialization opportunities to forge new friendships, exciting events, and scheduled transportation to nearby destinations for when you feel the need for a change of pace. Each day is exciting, safe, and relaxing, at Orchard Pointe.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #48 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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 #313 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 313th 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #102 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd 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
IssuanceAugust 21, 2019
License NumberAL11151C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza is administered by Lori J Higuera.

OwnerOrchard Pointe At Terrazza Operating LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Salon
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Bar
ActivitiesMargarita Mystery parties, bingo, mah-jongg
Specific ProgramsRespite & Recovery Stays

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% 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. 612 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 50% better Rank #224 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th 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. 1.22.41 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.2 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 50% better Rank #202 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd 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. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% 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. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg

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. 36 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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 2024. 1.53 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 50% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 582 / 634 / 847 / 973 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

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Places of interest near Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

Address 9.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Orchard Pointe at Terrazza's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.86 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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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.
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.
Yuma Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Yuma
202
Facility 202
AZ AVG 49
Rank #12 / 487
Yes
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 38
Rank #7 / 740
Private / Semi-Private / 1 Bed Suite
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #235 / 529
A+Deborah N Hall7
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #104 / 486
Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
AL
IL
MC
RC
Peoria
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 49
Rank #48 / 487
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 12
Rank #313 / 529
-Lori J Higuera5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 486
Sunrise at River Road
AL
MC
Tucson (Foothills Heights)
110
Facility 110
AZ AVG 49
Rank #93 / 487
Yes
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 38
Rank #249 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #115 / 529
A+Corrinne Quezada7
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 9
Rank #152 / 486
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #104 / 486
Silver Springs
AL
IL
MC
Green Valley (Santa Rita Springs)
107
Facility 107
AZ AVG 49
Rank #97 / 487
Yes
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 38
Rank #606 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Cathleene J Dabney5
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 486
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #104 / 486
MorningStar of Fountain Hills
AL
MC
RC
Fountain Hills
105
Facility 105
AZ AVG 49
Rank #100 / 487
Yes
62
Facility 62
AZ AVG 38
Rank #126 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #446 / 529
-Catherine A Leonard7
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

Who is the owner of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza is legally operated by Orchard Pointe At Terrazza Operating LLC, and administered by Lori J Higuera.

Is Orchard Pointe at Terrazza in a walkable area?

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?

According to AZ state health department records, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza's license number is AL11151C.

How long has Orchard Pointe at Terrazza been in business?

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?

Yes, Orchard Pointe at Terrazza allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza?

Lori J Higuera is the administrator of Orchard Pointe at Terrazza.

How many beds does Orchard Pointe at Terrazza have?

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza has 135 beds.

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