Arizuma Horizons
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Sun City, AZ

Arizuma Horizons

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Residential Care · Sun City, AZ

Overview of Arizuma Horizons

Conveniently located in the charming neighborhood of N 121st Dr, Sun City, AZ, Arizuma Horizons Assisted Living Homes is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With different levels of care including supervisory, personal, and directed, residents can rest assured of receiving the necessary care and assistance for their ever-changing needs. The community also fosters a close-knit environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

Dedicated to improving residents’ wellness, the community conducts a holistic approach while ensuring they remain socially active. Here, residents enjoy delightful and healthy home-cooked meals, served with their nutritional needs and food preferences in mind. The community also offers dementia care, wound care, and hospice for residents’ convenience. Live your best years with the community’s dedicated and top-notch services.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #405 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th 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.
4 years

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceNovember 6, 2021
License NumberAL11852H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Arizuma Horizons is administered by Don Thonger.

OwnerAn Arizona General Partnershi Bradford Downs No 1

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesHospital beds and air mattresses available as well as hoyer lifts.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Air Mattresses
Specific ProgramsSupervisory, Personal & Directed care, Dementia, Alzheimer’s and diabetes care, Catheters, Appointment and medicine reminders, administration and pickup, grooming, dressing, toileting and exercise, Mobility assistance, Constant companionship, Health monitoring
Touring Hours6am-6pm

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (232% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% 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. 812 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 33% better Rank #270 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 270th 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. 8.02.41 This facility has 232% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 232% worse Rank #461 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st 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. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

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. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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. 0.32 This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sun City's city center to Arizuma Horizons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Woodmark At Sun City
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sun City
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 54
Rank #52 / 521
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #50 / 548
A+Charlane M Newby16
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 9
Rank #484 / 487
4.6
Facility 4.6
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #414 / 487
The Gardens of Sun City
AL
MC
RC
Sun City
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 54
Rank #161 / 521
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #290 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 12
Rank #171 / 548
-Michelle P Stevenson9
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 9
Rank #375 / 487
1.7
Facility 1.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #239 / 487
Arizuma Horizons
AL
HOS
RESC
Sun City (Rancho Silverado At Crossriver)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No-Private / Shared Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Don Thonger1
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 9
Rank #270 / 487
8.0
Facility 8.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #461 / 487
Meadow Assisted Living Care
AL
HOS
MC
PC
Sun City
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #615 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Megan Ghelmegeanu1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Forever My Heart
AL
Sun City
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 38
Rank #629 / 775
Private / Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 12
Rank #468 / 548
-Rafal Jagielski2
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

Arizuma Horizons is located in Sun City, 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 Arizuma Horizons

What neighborhood is Arizuma Horizons in?

Arizuma Horizons is in the Rancho Silverado at Crossriver neighborhood of Sun City.

Who is the owner of Arizuma Horizons?

Arizuma Horizons is legally operated by Bradford Downs No 1, An Arizona General Partnershi, and administered by Don Thonger.

What is the license number of Arizuma Horizons?

According to AZ state health department records, Arizuma Horizons's license number is AL11852H.

How long has Arizuma Horizons been in business?

Arizuma Horizons has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Arizuma Horizons?

No, Arizuma Horizons has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Arizuma Horizons?

Don Thonger is the administrator of Arizuma Horizons.

How many beds does Arizuma Horizons have?

Arizuma Horizons has 10 beds.

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