
Camellia Assisted Living Home
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.
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.
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: 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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 26, 2024
ExpirationJuly 25, 2026 Expires in 2 days
License NumberAL13100H
QualificationHealth Care
Camellia Assisted Living Home is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactSHERYL LARA CRUZ (per state records, record updated Jun 2026)
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.
Overall vs. AZ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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.
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111
AZ AVG
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Rank
#111 / 522 | Yes |
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AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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12
AZ AVG
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AZ AVG
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| Brookdale Peoria | AL IL MC NH SNF | Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive) | 72
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AZ AVG
54
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56
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AZ AVG
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Rank
#189 / 818 | Suite | 16
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16
AZ AVG
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#121 / 533 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
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AZ AVG
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| The Forum at Desert Harbor | AL IL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 50
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50
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#210 / 522 | Yes |
21
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21
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#574 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37
Facility
37
AZ AVG
11
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#19 / 533 | - | Auxiliadora C Morales | - | 4 | 1
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1
AZ AVG
6
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#175 / 482 | - | - |
| 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 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
| Comfort Assisted Living Home | AL | Peoria (Hunter Ridge) | 10
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10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
34
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34
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#436 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 13
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13
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#157 / 533 | - | Elsa Tesfasion | - | 2 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Camellia Assisted Living Home is located in Peoria, Arizona.
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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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