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Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas
Bella Vita Las Palmeritas Assisted Living, nestled in Central Phoenix, provides a serene environment for seniors with its meticulously maintained grounds and picturesque outdoor spaces. The facility offers 10 private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Notably, they specialize in Parkinson’s care, which ensures specialized attention for residents with specific needs.
The living spaces are cozy and home-like, complemented by vibrant common areas exuding warmth and familiarity. Residents can also relish home-cooked meals and enjoy the convenience of a call system for assistance. Additionally, Bella Vita offers medication management and regular on-site visits from medical professionals. With staff available 24/7, the facility encourages residents to maintain their independence while staying active and connected to their surroundings.
Community insights.
About this community
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas is administered by Hazel James.
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.
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 83% better Rank #116 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th 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
| 2.0 | 2.41 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 17% better Rank #260 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 260th 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
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | 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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 1 | 6 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 2 | 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?
No pets allowed
Transportation Services
Places of interest near Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas
1002 W Las Palmaritas Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85021 — 5.12 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center)
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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.
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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| Avista Senior Living North Mountain | AL MC RC | Phoenix (Globa) | 149
Facility
149
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#41 / 521 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#22 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#149 / 548 | A+ | Candice A Fine | 10 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#249 / 487 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 487 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | AL MC | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#60 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#387 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#89 / 487 |
| La Siena | AL IL MC | Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso) | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 521 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#145 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#125 / 548 | - | Jonathan T Burningham | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | AL MC RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 775 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#185 / 548 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#89 / 487 |
| Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas | AL MC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#447 / 521 | No |
46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#304 / 775 | - | 17
Facility
17
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#137 / 548 | - | Hazel James | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 487 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#260 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas
What neighborhood is Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas in?
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
Who is the owner of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas?
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas is legally operated by Premier Assisted Living, L.l.c., and administered by Hazel James.
Is Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas in a walkable area?
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas?
According to AZ state health department records, Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas's license number is AL7663H.
How long has Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas been in business?
Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas?
No, Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas?
Hazel James is the administrator of Bella Vita Assisted Living at Las Palmaritas.
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