American Orchards
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Gilbert, AZ

American Orchards

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Gilbert, AZ

Overview of American Orchards

American Orchards provides housing for seniors in assisted living and memory care and is one of Gilbert’s trusted communities. The elegant home presents a warm and welcoming ambiance– an excellent environment encouraging individuals to thrive and pursue an active lifestyle. The vibrant home promotes a growth and fulfillment lifestyle in every resident.

American Orchards’ lifestyle is built on enriching activities and engaging programs that make residential living hassle-free. They boast exclusive services, such as the Pathways of Promise memory care program for dementia and Alzheimer’s training; they also offer specialized assisted living levels of service to help residents maintain an independent lifestyle. Other services include personalized care plans, 24/7 care, wellness programs, and recreational activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 53 Rank #206 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 521 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. Rank #201 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 548 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 Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #615 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 615th out of 775 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.
15 / 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
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2016
License NumberAL10048C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

American Orchards is administered by Jefferson Gerodias.

OwnerPecan Care Concepts, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactChardae Baker (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Wi-Fi
Internet Access
Cable Tv
Three Delicious Meals Per Day
Specific ProgramsSenior Wellness and Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$3,600 per month
Memory Care$5,400 per month

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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 (11% above)
• Total complaints (17% above)
• Complaints per year (15% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% 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. 412 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 67% better Rank #177 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 177th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. 0.42.41 This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.4 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 83% better Rank #104 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% 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. 115 This facility has had 120% more total inspections than the Arizona average (11 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% 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. 76 This facility has 17% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 17% worse Rank #419 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 419th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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. 2.32 This facility has 15% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 15% worse

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 198 / 330 / 334 / 368 / 475 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American Orchards

Studio
Suite
Studio
Studio

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to American Orchards's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.42 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Gilbert

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.

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
Savanna House
AL
MC
Gilbert
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 521
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #423 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 12
Rank #514 / 548
-Diana Escobedo4
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #116 / 487
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 487
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Gilbert
133
Facility 133
AZ AVG 54
Rank #61 / 521
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #423 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
B-Briana Watson8
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 487
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #208 / 487
Sunrise of Gilbert
AL
IL
MC
Gilbert (Lago Estancia)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 54
Rank #128 / 521
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #168 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #125 / 548
-Jason Konrad8
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #330 / 487
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 487
American Orchards
AL
MC
NH
Gilbert
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 54
Rank #206 / 521
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #615 / 775
Studio / Suite
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 548
A+Jefferson Gerodias11
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 487
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #104 / 487
Canyon Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Gilbert (Gilbert Commons)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 38
Rank #207 / 775
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #435 / 548
-Cristian Pasca1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

American Orchards is located in Gilbert, 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 American Orchards

Who is the owner of American Orchards?

American Orchards is legally operated by Pecan Care Concepts, LLC, and administered by Jefferson Gerodias.

Is American Orchards in a walkable area?

American Orchards has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of American Orchards?

According to AZ state health department records, American Orchards's license number is AL10048C.

How long has American Orchards been in business?

American Orchards has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does American Orchards have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at American Orchards on this page.

Are pets allowed at American Orchards?

Yes, American Orchards allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of American Orchards?

Jefferson Gerodias is the administrator of American Orchards.

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