Clearwater Pinnacle Peak

Overview of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak sits on N Scottsdale Rd in north Scottsdale, in the upper reaches of the city where a Walk Score of 37 means most daily life happens by car. The two-story building is four years old; newer construction by the standards of the assisted living market, with 149 beds and floor plans spanning studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms.

The service picture here covers both short- and longer-term care needs: rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, short-term stays, and 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and CNAs are all listed. Named programs include Empowered Living, Savor Culinary, and Therapy Services. Dining operates across multiple venues, chef-driven and built around fresh ingredients.

Inspections overseen by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing have touched on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and housekeeping and upkeep; a cross-section of operational areas that spans clinical and physical plant concerns. Four years into operation, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is a newer-build north Scottsdale assisted living community with a broad service range, a multi-venue dining program, and a floor plan mix that accommodates different household configurations within a single building.

Facility Direct Line (480) 939-4488

149-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 37 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center

StatusActive

IssuanceMarch 11, 2022

ExpirationNovember 2, 2026

License NumberAL12387C

QualificationHealth Care

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is administered by Kari Michalak.

OwnerSHP VI PINNACLE PEAK OWNER LLC

Staffing

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

ContactKari Michalak

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Stays

Religious Services

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

Latest Inspection October 9, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	7	5	This facility has 40% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 40% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	5	6	This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #384 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation.
The November 16, 2023 inspection found 10 deficiencies including CPR training, medication storage, safety hazards, and documentation failures.
Enforcement actions in January and November 2023 imposed fines totaling $1,000 for expired and invalid CPR training.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.


ACOYA Troon by Cogir	AL IL	Scottsdale (Troon Village)	155	Yes	26	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	5	-	Grace E Leathers	7	6 Facility 6 AZ AVG 6 Rank #397 / 500
Clearwater Pinnacle Peak	AL MC	Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)	149	Yes	37	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	4	A+	Kari Michalak	7	5 Facility 5 AZ AVG 6 Rank #384 / 500
Sunrise of Scottsdale	AL MC RC	Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)	110	Yes	73	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18	-	Erik G Thompson	7	7 Facility 7 AZ AVG 6 Rank #418 / 500
The Gardens of Scottsdale	AL MC	Scottsdale	86	Yes	45	Studio	14	-	Brandon Gaffney	7	4 Facility 4 AZ AVG 6 Rank #350 / 500
Maravilla Scottsdale	AL NH IL MC	Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)	84	Yes	25	1 Bed / 2 Bed	14	-	Rae L Richardson	4	2 Facility 2 AZ AVG 6 Rank #267 / 500

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Clearwater Pinnacle Peak in?

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Who is the owner of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak?

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak is legally operated by Shp Vi Pinnacle Peak Owner Llc, and administered by Kari Michalak.

Is Clearwater Pinnacle Peak in a walkable area?

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak?

According to AZ state health department records, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak's license number is AL12387C.

When does Clearwater Pinnacle Peak's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Clearwater Pinnacle Peak's license expires on November 2, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak?

Kari Michalak is the administrator of Clearwater Pinnacle Peak.

How many beds does Clearwater Pinnacle Peak have?

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak has 149 beds.

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