Camellia Assisted Living Home

Overview of Camellia Assisted Living Home

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Peoria, AZ, Camellia Assisted Living Home is a haven for seniors in need of care and assistance with its assisted living services. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, ensuring seniors’ comfort and convenience. Moreover, a reliable and well-trained team handles seniors’ daily living activities and other household responsibilities to provide them with more opportunities to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

With nearby local amenities and entertainment options, the community ensures residents’ needs and desires are easily accessible. Empowering residents to retain their independence, the community provides assistance only when it is absolutely necessary and preferred. Camellia Assisted Living Home is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its quaint and familiar setting.

Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #238 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 522 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #494 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #474 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 474th out of 818 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 26, 2024
ExpirationJuly 25, 2026 Expires in 2 days
License NumberAL13100H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Camellia Assisted Living Home is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactSHERYL LARA CRUZ (per state records, record updated Jun 2026)

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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. 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
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. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Camellia Assisted Living Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Peoria

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.

Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 522
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #501 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 533
A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 35
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #6 / 35
Brookdale Peoria
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 522
Yes
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 37
Rank #189 / 818
Suite
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #121 / 533
B-Colleen Rookerson-2--
The Forum at Desert Harbor
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IL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 54
Rank #210 / 522
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 37
Rank #574 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 11
Rank #19 / 533
-Auxiliadora C Morales-4--
Camellia Assisted Living Home
AL
Peoria (Coyote Crossing)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #238 / 522
No
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 37
Rank #474 / 818
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #494 / 533
-Sheryl Lara Cruz-3--
Comfort Assisted Living Home
AL
Peoria (Hunter Ridge)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #238 / 522
No
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 37
Rank #436 / 818
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #157 / 533
-Elsa Tesfasion-2--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Camellia Assisted Living Home is located in Peoria, 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 Camellia Assisted Living Home

What neighborhood is Camellia Assisted Living Home in?

Camellia Assisted Living Home is in the Coyote Crossing neighborhood of AZ 85345.

Is Camellia Assisted Living Home in a walkable area?

Camellia Assisted Living Home has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Camellia Assisted Living Home?

According to state health department records, Camellia Assisted Living Home's license number is AL13100H.

When does Camellia Assisted Living Home's license expire?

According to state health department records, Camellia Assisted Living Home's license expires on July 25, 2026.

How long has Camellia Assisted Living Home been in business?

Camellia Assisted Living Home has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Camellia Assisted Living Home?

No, Camellia Assisted Living Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Camellia Assisted Living Home?

Sheryl Lara Cruz is the administrator of Camellia Assisted Living Home.

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