Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Brookdale Desert Ridge
Brookdale Desert Ridge, tucked at 4050 East Bluefield Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, offers a welcoming community where seniors can thrive. This assisted living community is dedicated to providing a vibrant lifestyle with varying levels of care to accommodate residents’ changing needs. Whether they require assisted living or specialized memory care, Brookdale Desert Ridge ensures a seamless transition, allowing seniors to live life on their terms without leaving behind the home and friends they cherish.
The community boasts comfortable, pet-friendly accommodations and a full calendar of events and social gatherings. The compassionate team, available 24/7, is committed to supporting residents with their daily needs, including housekeeping, laundry, and yard maintenance. Brookdale Desert Ridge’s unique selling points include its pet-friendly environment, extensive activity programs, and professional care tailored to individual needs. With a strong history of providing high-quality care, Brookdale Desert Ridge is a premier choice for seniors in Phoenix.
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About this community
Brookdale Desert Ridge is administered by Sylvia Mulshine.
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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 (642% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (103% above)
• Enforcement actions (567% above)
• Total complaints (83% above)
• Complaints per year (85% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 89 | 12 | This facility has 642% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (89 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 642% worse Rank #486 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 486th 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
| 4.9 | 2.41 | This facility has 103% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4.9 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 103% worse Rank #418 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 418th 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
| 6 | 0.9 | This facility has 567% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 567% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 18 | 5 | This facility has had 260% more total inspections than the Arizona average (18 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 260% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 11 | 6 | This facility has 83% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (11 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 83% worse Rank #453 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd 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
| 3.7 | 2 | This facility has 85% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 85% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 320 / 342 / 392 / 440 / 750 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Desert Ridge
Places of interest near Brookdale Desert Ridge
4050 E Bluefield Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85032 — 4.36 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak 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 |
| Brookdale Desert Ridge | AL MC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 120
Facility
120
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#82 / 521 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#385 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#297 / 548 | - | Sylvia Mulshine | 18 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#453 / 490 | 89
Facility
89
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#486 / 487 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#418 / 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Desert Ridge
What neighborhood is Brookdale Desert Ridge in?
Brookdale Desert Ridge is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Desert Ridge?
Brookdale Desert Ridge is legally operated by Emeritol Lo Phoenix LLC, and administered by Sylvia Mulshine.
Is Brookdale Desert Ridge in a walkable area?
Brookdale Desert Ridge has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Desert Ridge?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Desert Ridge's license number is AL11160C.
How long has Brookdale Desert Ridge been in business?
Brookdale Desert Ridge has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale Desert Ridge have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Desert Ridge on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Desert Ridge?
Yes, Brookdale Desert Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.
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