Rock Creek at The Park
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Surprise, AZ

Rock Creek at The Park

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Surprise, AZ

Overview of Rock Creek at the Park

Rock Creek is the memory care center of The Park Community. The luxury memory care home in Surprise makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. Rock Creek at the Park offers senior living enriched by world-class hospitality and service.

As a Koelsch senior living home,  expect luxury and comfort to be the driving forces of the community. Its premier all-inclusive features include ALDs, specialized memory care programs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

Bed community size
113-bed community Rank #103 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 521 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #254 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 547 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #424 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 424th out of 777 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2017
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License NumberAL10492C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Rock Creek at The Park is administered by Lorena Watson.

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

1 point below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

Rank #160 / 300 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 160th out of 300 homes in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 300 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (189% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (106% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (33% 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. 269 This facility has 189% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (26 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 189% worse Rank #341 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.71.8 This facility has 106% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 106% worse Rank #298 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 298th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

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. 75 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% 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. 46 This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #350 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 350th out of 486 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Rock Creek at The Park

Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Surprise's city center to Rock Creek at The Park's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.65 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Del E Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | Meeker Blvd.)

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Compare Assisted Living around Surprise

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.

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130
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AZ AVG 54
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AZ AVG 38
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8
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-Amy Birkel
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 82
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4
5
Facility 5
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Rank #114 / 399
1.3
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AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #119 / 399
Rock Creek at The Park
AL
MC
Surprise (West Parkwood Drive)
113
Facility 113
AZ AVG 54
Rank #103 / 521
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #424 / 777
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 547
-Lorena Watson
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 82
Rank #160 / 300
7
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #341 / 399
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #298 / 399
Solana at the Park
AL
Surprise (West Parkwood Drive)
113
Facility 113
AZ AVG 54
Rank #103 / 521
Yes
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 38
Rank #229 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 547
-Lorena Watson
71
Facility 71
AZ AVG 82
Rank #227 / 300
7
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 9
Rank #341 / 399
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #298 / 399
Golden Autumn Adult Care Home
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RC
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10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 38
Rank #550 / 777
Private / Shared Rooms
17
Facility 17
AZ AVG 12
Rank #137 / 547
A+Dominika Zajac-1
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
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6.0
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AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #350 / 399
Fellowship Square Surprise
AL
IL
MC
Surprise (West Bell Road)-Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #291 / 777
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #11 / 547
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Rock Creek at The Park is located in Surprise, 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 Rock Creek at The Park

What neighborhood is Rock Creek at The Park in?

Rock Creek at The Park is in the West Parkwood Drive neighborhood of Surprise.

Is Rock Creek at The Park in a walkable area?

Rock Creek at The Park 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 Rock Creek at The Park?

According to AZ state health department records, Rock Creek at The Park's license number is AL10492C.

When does Rock Creek at The Park's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Rock Creek at The Park's license expires on September 30, 2026.

How long has Rock Creek at The Park been in business?

Rock Creek at The Park has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Rock Creek at The Park?

Yes, Rock Creek at The Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Rock Creek at The Park?

Lorena Watson is the administrator of Rock Creek at The Park.

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