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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.
Community insights.
About this community
American Orchards is administered by Jefferson Gerodias.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
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.
• 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 12 | 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.4 | 2.41 | 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. |
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Enforcement actions
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 11 | 5 | 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 7 | 6 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 2.3 | 2 | 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?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 198 / 330 / 334 / 368 / 475 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American Orchards
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1.9 miles from city center
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.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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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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| 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 Escobedo | 4 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 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 Watson | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 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 Konrad | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 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 Gerodias | 11 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 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 Pasca | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 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.
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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