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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Camellia Assisted Living Home is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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 (71% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% 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 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 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
| 0.7 | 2.41 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 71% better Rank #134 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 134th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 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
| 3 | 5 | 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?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Camellia Assisted Living Home'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
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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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| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Peoria | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#91 / 487 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#468 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#3 / 529 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 19 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#464 / 489 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 486 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 486 |
| Desert Winds Assisted Living | AL IL MC | Peoria (Desert Winds Mod) | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#128 / 487 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#226 / 740 | - | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#56 / 529 | - | Nora Dartoe | 9 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#400 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
| Camellia Assisted Living Home | AL | Peoria (Coyote Crossing) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#203 / 487 | No |
30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#446 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#446 / 529 | - | Sheryl Lara Cruz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 489 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 486 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 486 |
| Fletcher Farms Assisted Living | AL MC | Peoria (Riverstone Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#203 / 487 | No |
33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#417 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#147 / 529 | - | Mariafe S Castro | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#310 / 486 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#368 / 486 |
| Creative Care Assisted Living | AL | Grande Peoria (Sunrise) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#413 / 487 | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#528 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#187 / 529 | A+ | Simona Duican | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
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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.
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 Peoria.
Is Camellia Assisted Living Home in a walkable area?
Camellia Assisted Living Home has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. 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 AZ state health department records, Camellia Assisted Living Home's license number is AL13100H.
How long has Camellia Assisted Living Home been in business?
Camellia Assisted Living Home has been operating for approximately 2 years, 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.
How many beds does Camellia Assisted Living Home have?
Camellia Assisted Living Home has 10 beds.
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