Desert Home of Arizona

Overview of Desert Home of Arizona

Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.

Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.

Facility Direct Line (602) 999-4542

5-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 28 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home

IssuanceMay 5, 2023

License NumberAL12591

QualificationHealth Care

Desert Home of Arizona is administered by Torrey Frank.

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona nursing homes: B- 82/100

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.

Overall vs. AZ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	0	0.9	This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona nursing home (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	2	5	This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

May 5, 2023 inspection found no deficiencies during the off-site initial inspection for change of ownership.
July 10, 2023 inspection found six deficiencies including policy availability, acceptance of residents with behavioral health issues, documentation, and food safety violations.
October 10, 2023 enforcement cited failure to provide policies to staff and retaining a resident outside the facility’s scope, resulting in civil fines.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Housekeeping Services

8.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Desert Home of Arizona's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.


Vi at Silverstone	AL IL MC NH SNF	Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)	24 Facility 24 AZ AVG 54 Rank #231 / 522	87.5% Facility 87.5% AZ AVG 67.8 Rank #16 / 59	+29%	5.65 Facility 5.65 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #4 / 60	+84%	+39%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 63	-	5 Facility 5 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #4 / 63	1.7 Facility 1.7 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #2 / 63	-	21	-	43 Facility 43 AZ AVG 37 Rank #331 / 818	Cc-Silverstone, Inc	$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $14.7M Rank #5 / 64	$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $6.4M Rank #47 / 64	109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 109.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 48.1% Rank #64 / 64	35281
Plaza Healthcare	AL NH SNF	Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)	179 Facility 179 AZ AVG 54 Rank #25 / 522	74.3% Facility 74.3% AZ AVG 67.8 Rank #29 / 59	+10%	3.42 Facility 3.42 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #48 / 60	+109%	-16%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 63	75 Facility 75 AZ AVG 82 Rank #20 / 54	10 Facility 10 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #11 / 63	3.3 Facility 3.3 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #25 / 63	-	133	-	59 Facility 59 AZ AVG 37 Rank #163 / 818	Dmsi LLC	$34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $34.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $14.7M Rank #4 / 64	$21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $6.4M Rank #4 / 64	62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 48.1% Rank #35 / 64	35084
Vi at Grayhawk	AL IL MC NH SNF	Scottsdale (Grayhawk)	36 Facility 36 AZ AVG 54 Rank #224 / 522	91.7% Facility 91.7% AZ AVG 67.8 Rank #11 / 59	+35%	4.77 Facility 4.77 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #11 / 60	-6%	+17%	$0 Facility $0 AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #1 / 63	-	4 Facility 4 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #2 / 63	1.3 Facility 1.3 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #1 / 63	-	33	A+	8 Facility 8 AZ AVG 37 Rank #707 / 818	Cc Scottsdale Inc	$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $14.7M Rank #6 / 64	$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $6.4M Rank #37 / 64	87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 87.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 48.1% Rank #63 / 64	35272
Life Care Center of Scottsdale	AL NH SNF	Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)	132 Facility 132 AZ AVG 54 Rank #63 / 522	34.1% Facility 34.1% AZ AVG 67.8 Rank #55 / 59	-50%	4.12 Facility 4.12 AZ AVG 4.06 Rank #25 / 60	-39%	+1%	$6.4k Facility $6.4k AZ AVG $31.7k Rank #50 / 63	70 Facility 70 AZ AVG 82 Rank #36 / 54	25 Facility 25 AZ AVG 23.2 Rank #36 / 63	5.0 Facility 5.0 AZ AVG 3.8 Rank #49 / 63	1	45	-	38 Facility 38 AZ AVG 37 Rank #386 / 818	Cheryl Wartenberg	$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $14.7M Rank #42 / 64	$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG $6.4M Rank #57 / 64	69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 AZ AVG 48.1% Rank #47 / 64	35143

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Desert Home of Arizona in?

Desert Home of Arizona is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Is Desert Home of Arizona in a walkable area?

Desert Home of Arizona has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Desert Home of Arizona?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home of Arizona's license number is AL12591.

How long has Desert Home of Arizona been in business?

Desert Home of Arizona has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Desert Home of Arizona?

No, Desert Home of Arizona has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona?

Torrey Frank is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona.

How many beds does Desert Home of Arizona have?

Desert Home of Arizona has 5 beds.

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