Creative Care Assisted Living

Creative Care Assisted Living

Overview of Creative Care Assisted Living

Bask in glorious weather while receiving quality care in Creative Care Assisted Living, a reliable community in Peoria, AZ that offers compassionate assisted living. Here, you can receive comprehensive assistance with your daily living activities while staying close to Arizona’s beautiful desert landscapes and fun recreational amenities. The community’s intimate, Spanish-revival setting fosters tight-knit connections and easier delivery of care, alongside a high staff-to-resident ratio.

A wide array of activities are also available on-site and off-site to ensure residents never run out for fun and enriching things to keep them active and entertained. The community also prioritizes proper nutrition and serves residents healthy and flavorful meals. With the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, residents can focus on living their best lives without worry. Here, you can enjoy your dream retirement while receiving all the comfort you need for a healthy well-being.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #447 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 447th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #201 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st 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.
12 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #560 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 560th 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.
22 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2014
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 14 days
License NumberAL9212H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Creative Care Assisted Living is administered by Simona Duican.

OwnerSimona Duican

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 deficiencies 1 complaint 2 inspections

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.

Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% below)

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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.

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. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.32 This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Creative Care Assisted Living

Address 8.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Creative Care Assisted Living'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.

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #4 / 548
A+Ian G Lewis19
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 487
Desert Winds Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 54
Rank #151 / 521
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #241 / 775
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #63 / 548
-Nora Dartoe9
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
The Forum at Desert Harbor
AL
IL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 54
Rank #209 / 521
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #572 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 12
Rank #25 / 548
-Auxiliadora C Morales4
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 487
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #441 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #159 / 548
-Mariafe S Castro3
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 487
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #369 / 487
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #560 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 548
A+Simona Duican2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Creative Care Assisted Living is located in Grande 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 Creative Care Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Creative Care Assisted Living in?

Creative Care Assisted Living is in the Sunrise neighborhood of Peoria.

Who is the owner of Creative Care Assisted Living?

Creative Care Assisted Living is legally operated by Simona Duican, and administered by Simona Duican.

Is Creative Care Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Creative Care Assisted Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Creative Care Assisted Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license number is AL9212H.

When does Creative Care Assisted Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license expires on August 31, 2026.

How long has Creative Care Assisted Living been in business?

Creative Care Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Creative Care Assisted Living?

No, Creative Care Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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