Cave Creek Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Cave Creek, AZ
Overview of Cave Creek Assisted Living
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ, Cave Creek Assisted Living, is a caring senior living community that provides exceptional care for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans, including a studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with access to 24/7 assistance and supportive healthcare services. With services, such as on-site therapy, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance, residents are guaranteed to live a worry-free lifestyle.
The community offers an innovative approach to memory care for those dealing with memory impairments, providing them access to customized care plans, attentive 24/7 team of professionals, and specialized programming. Residents also enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a library, fitness center, salon, theater, and creative arts studio. A talented culinary team ensures residents stay nourished with homestyle meals catered to their dietary preferences and needs.
97-bed community Rank #137 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation Rank #513 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 513th 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #538 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 538th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 9, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 1, 2026 Expires in 24 days
License NumberALC20007
QualificationHealth Care
Cave Creek Assisted Living is administered by Michelle Toft.
OwnerCave Creek Assisted Living, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMichelle Toft (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Fitness Center
Courtyard
Putting Green
Movie Theater
Specific ProgramsGraceful Respite Stays, Vibrant Living Program, Graceful Dining™, Veterans Benefits
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
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 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
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Arizona average (5 vs. AZ avg 5).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 343 / 344 / 357 / 369 / 465 / 512 / 597 / 839 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cave Creek Assisted Living
Places of interest near Cave Creek Assisted Living
4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cave Creek's city center to Cave Creek Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.87 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.
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.
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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| 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 | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| Cave Creek Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Cave Creek (Desert View Village) | 97
Facility
97
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#137 / 521 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#538 / 775 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#513 / 548 | - | Michelle Toft | - | 5 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 486 | - | - |
| 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 | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#50 / 290 | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| The Palazzo | AL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Leescroft) | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#184 / 521 | No |
68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#66 / 775 | - | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#513 / 548 | - | Charles B Kerby | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#393 / 400 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#391 / 400 |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#456 / 486 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#342 / 400 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#152 / 400 |
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Assisted Living in Arizona
Cave Creek Assisted Living is located in Cave Creek, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Creek Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Cave Creek Assisted Living in?
Cave Creek Assisted Living is in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Cave Creek.
Is Cave Creek Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Cave Creek Assisted Living has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Cave Creek Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Cave Creek Assisted Living's license number is ALC20007.
When does Cave Creek Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Cave Creek Assisted Living's license expires on September 1, 2026.
How long has Cave Creek Assisted Living been in business?
Cave Creek Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Cave Creek Assisted Living?
Yes, Cave Creek Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Cave Creek Assisted Living?
Michelle Toft is the administrator of Cave Creek Assisted Living.
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