Brookdale East Arbor

Overview of Brookdale East Arbor

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Brookdale East Arbor offers a vibrant assisted living experience catered to the unique needs of its residents. The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a private bathroom, ample closet space, and broad windows for natural light. Residents well-being and comfort are guaranteed with 24 hour care support and assistance.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, Brookdale East Arbor offers a wide range of amenities and activities to foster social connections and wellness. Residents enjoy assistance with meal preparation, transportation, medication management, housekeeping, and home maintenance. The community also features common areas, including a game room and landscaped gardens with an outdoor, shaded patio, a fitness center, and a salon, ensuring residents have plenty of space to do the things they love or explore new interests.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 72 Rank #170 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #37 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th 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.
30 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #360 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th 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.
40 / 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
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 8, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License NumberAL2086C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale East Arbor is administered by Samantha E Branson.

OwnerBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactSamantha Branson (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Game Room
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include Bird Buddies group, tai chi, Morning Movers, B-Fit walkers, and arts and crafts club
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,300 per month

Dining & Nutrition

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% 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. 612 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 50% better Rank #224 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th 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. 1.22.41 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.2 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 50% better Rank #202 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd 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. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

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. 55 This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg

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. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd 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. 0.72 This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 252 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 483 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Type of Rooms Available

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1 / 4
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1
252 - 483 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale East Arbor

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Brookdale East Arbor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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Compare Assisted Living around Mesa

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.
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 54
Rank #49 / 521
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #116 / 775
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #17 / 548
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 54
Rank #124 / 521
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #72 / 548
-Dylan Morris8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 487
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 487
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #360 / 775
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #37 / 548
A+Samantha E Branson5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 487
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
IL
MC
Mesa
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 54
Rank #194 / 521
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #189 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #11 / 548
A+Jon S Williams4
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Vista Ranch Assisted Living
AL
Mesa (Estate Grove Valencia Est)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 38
Rank #629 / 775
Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 548
-Daniel Cioara3
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

Brookdale East Arbor is located in Mesa, 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 Brookdale East Arbor

Who is the owner of Brookdale East Arbor?

Brookdale East Arbor is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administered by Samantha E Branson.

Is Brookdale East Arbor in a walkable area?

Brookdale East Arbor has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale East Arbor?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Arbor's license number is AL2086C.

When does Brookdale East Arbor's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Arbor's license expires on September 30, 2026.

How long has Brookdale East Arbor been in business?

Brookdale East Arbor has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale East Arbor have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Arbor on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale East Arbor?

Yes, Brookdale East Arbor allows residents to bring their pets.

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