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Cottages at Peoria
Memory Care & Respite Care · Peoria, AZ
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Cottages at Peoria

Memory Care & Respite Care · Peoria, AZ
9045 W Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cottages at Peoria

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Cottages at Peoria is a premier care facility that helps its residents rediscover daily joy. They offer memory and respite care services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Cottages at Peoria provides peace of mind to families in the community.

Facility Direct Line (623) 876-8300
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 98 Rank #112 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #187 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th 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.
12 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #216 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th 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.
52 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 2, 2014
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License NumberAL9322C
QualificationHealth Care
RCFE NumberAL9322C

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottages at Peoria is administered by Erin E Masterson.

OwnerPacifica Peoria LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Gardening
Outings
ActivitiesAn array of life enrichment activities including gardening, board games, movie screenings, group walks, outings, live music, and pet therapy
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (567% above)
• Total complaints (33% above)
• Complaints per year (35% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (at AZ avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (65% 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. 1111 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Arizona average (11 vs. AZ avg 11).— At avg Rank #330 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 330th 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. 0.92.55 This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.9 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 65% better Rank #157 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 157th 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. 60.9 This facility has 567% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 567% 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. 125 This facility has had 140% more total inspections than the Arizona average (12 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 140% 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. 86 This facility has 33% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 33% worse Rank #427 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 427th 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. 2.72 This facility has 35% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 35% worse
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Companion Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Cottages at Peoria's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.11 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 49
Rank #91 / 487
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #468 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 529
A+Ian G Lewis19
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 6
Rank #464 / 489
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486
Cottages at Peoria
MC
RC
Peoria
98
Facility 98
AZ AVG 49
Rank #112 / 487
Yes
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 38
Rank #216 / 740
Private Rooms / Companion Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #187 / 529
A+Erin E Masterson12
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 6
Rank #427 / 489
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #330 / 486
0.9
Facility 0.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #157 / 486
The Auberge at Peoria
MC
Peoria (Medical Center I)
90
Facility 90
AZ AVG 49
Rank #124 / 487
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #399 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 12
Rank #220 / 529
-Tracy Colburn2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 6
Rank #1 / 489
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Desert Winds Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 49
Rank #128 / 487
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Nora Dartoe9
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 6
Rank #400 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
MC
AL
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #417 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #147 / 529
-Mariafe S Castro3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 486
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #368 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona

Cottages at Peoria is located in Peoria, 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 Cottages at Peoria

Who is the owner of Cottages at Peoria?

Cottages at Peoria is legally operated by Pacifica Peoria LLC, and administered by Erin E Masterson.

Is Cottages at Peoria in a walkable area?

Cottages at Peoria has a walk score of 52. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Cottages at Peoria?

According to AZ state health department records, Cottages at Peoria's license number is AL9322C.

When does Cottages at Peoria's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Cottages at Peoria's license expires on January 31, 2027.

How long has Cottages at Peoria been in business?

Cottages at Peoria has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cottages at Peoria?

Yes, Cottages at Peoria allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Cottages at Peoria?

Erin E Masterson is the administrator of Cottages at Peoria.

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