Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home
Located in the Evergreen neighborhood of Tempe, Arizona, Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home is an assisted living community. It’s a single-story home offering both private and semi-private rooms. Families can choose depending on their budget and preference. The community is about 3. 5 miles from downtown Tempe and less than a mile from Banner Desert Medical Center, which can be reassuring for families thinking about proximity to hospital care.
Residents here get support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. It’s paired with exercise programs to keep residents active. The home also takes care of the logistics that can otherwise fall on family members, including transportation services, housekeeping, and laundry. Nutritious meals are prepared daily for residents. Specialized programs are available for residents who need more specialized support.
Beyond care and services, Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home is a tightly-knit setting. Here, staff and residents build close relationships over time. The pace favors familiarity over a large, institutional feel. Pets are welcome, which can matter for residents who don’t want to part with a companion animal during their stay. Fitness and recreation options are also part of daily life at the community.
The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 33, so it’s somewhat walkable. Many nearby errands may be doable on foot, but most outings require driving or the home’s transportation services.
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.84 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Desert 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-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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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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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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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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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| Heaven Care Residential | AL RESC | Tempe (South Tempe) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
46
Rank
#180 / 489 | No |
50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#141 / 532 | Private / Shared Rooms | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#457 / 490 | Shernetra Young | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#1 / 484 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 475 |
| Secret Garden Assisted Living | AL | Tempe (Sunset) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
46
Rank
#411 / 489 | No |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#37 / 532 | - | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#457 / 490 | Secret Garden Assited Living II LLC Na | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#1 / 484 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 475 |
| Inspirations of Tempe | AL RC | Tempe (Optimist Park Sw) | 115
Facility
115
AZ AVG
46
Rank
#77 / 489 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#33 / 532 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#206 / 490 | Gretchen B Bechtold | 8 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#376 / 484 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#242 / 475 |
| Summerfield at Jentilly | AL RC | Tempe (Sandahl) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
46
Rank
#180 / 489 | No |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#148 / 532 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#457 / 490 | Lovely G Demo | 2 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#265 / 484 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#370 / 475 |
| Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home | AL | Tempe (Evergreen) | - | Yes |
33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#271 / 532 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Arizona
Happy Foster Family Adult Care Home is in Tempe, Arizona. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Arizona Long Term Care System
ALTCS
- Who it is for
- Arizonans who meet ALTCS medical and Medicaid financial rules, mainly older adults and people with disabilities
- Income limit
- 2026 · For 2026, an individual applicant generally may have gross income up to $2,982/month; trust and spousal rules can affect eligibility.
- Asset limit
- $2,000 countable resources for an individual applicant; exclusions and community-spouse protections apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Arizona residents who meet ALTCS medical eligibility and applicable Medicaid requirements; older adults and people with qualifying disabilities may be served.
- AZ specifics
- An ALTCS medical assessment determines need for institutional level of care; eligibility alone does not prescribe a number of service hours.
What it provides
- Authorized long-term care through the ALTCS plan including home/community or institutional services according to assessed need.
Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
- Who it is for
- Adults 60+, or adults 18–60 with disabilities, who need help to remain at home
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 60+ or adults age 18–60 with disabilities who have functional limitations and need help remaining at home.
- AZ specifics
- Area Agencies on Aging assess needs and arrange available home and community services.
What it provides
- Assessed home support; meals; personal care; respite; adult day services and transportation where available; no fixed hour or trip allowance.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AZ WAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
Eligibility
- General
- Arizona households qualifying for the state-administered Weatherization Assistance Program.
- AZ specifics
- The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program through weatherization providers.
What it provides
- Home energy-efficiency improvements through the Weatherization Assistance Program.




