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Desert Haven Home Care
Assisted Living, Home Care & Residential Care · Phoenix, AZ
Exterior view of Desert Haven Home Care Cozy interior of a resident room with brick fireplace Bright interior lounge area with seating and bookshelf

Desert Haven Home Care

Assisted Living, Home Care & Residential Care · Phoenix, AZ
4123 N 21St St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Desert Haven Home Care

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Experience unparalleled comfort and care with the renowned senior living community of Desert Haven Home Care in North 21st Street, Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living, short-term respite stays, and memory support. Focusing on seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community delivers the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of by a kind and reliable team, ensuring seniors have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies seniors as they explore new hobbies and rediscover old interests. With healthy and delicious meals served from breakfast to dinner, residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfies their cravings and dietary needs. The community also provides onsite hospice services to provide seniors with guidance on end-of-life journey. Desert Haven Home Care is ideal for seniors looking to spend their golden years surrounded by a caring community.

Facility Direct Line (602) 670-9326
Facility Direct Line (602) 670-9326 info@deserthavenaz.com
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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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #254 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th 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.
9 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #66 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th 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.
68 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 10, 2016
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License NumberAL10165H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Desert Haven Home Care is administered by Christopher D Zambakari.

OwnerDesert Haven Home Care, L.l.c

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

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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.

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.

Overall vs. AZ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (344% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (at AZ avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at AZ avg)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 12 12 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Arizona average (12 vs. AZ avg 12).— At avg Rank #345 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 345th 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.4 2.41 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Arizona average (2.4 vs. AZ avg 2.41).— At avg Rank #308 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 308th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 4 0.9 This facility has 344% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 344% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info 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

Complaints & Investigations Info 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 Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 3 6 This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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. 1 2 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 50% better
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

Type of Rooms Available

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Desert Haven Home Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Phoenix Vets Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix

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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
 Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 54
Rank #41 / 521
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 38
Rank #22 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 548
A+ Candice A Fine 10
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 6
Rank #427 / 490
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 487
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 487
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 8
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 490
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
La Siena
AL
IL
MC
 Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #145 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #125 / 548
- Jonathan T Burningham 6
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 6
Rank #354 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 487
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 8
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 6
Rank #427 / 490
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
Desert Haven Home Care
AL
HC
RESC
 Phoenix (Camelback East Village)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 38
Rank #66 / 775
Private / Shared Rooms
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 12
Rank #254 / 548
- Christopher D Zambakari 5
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 6
Rank #324 / 490
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #345 / 487
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #308 / 487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Desert Haven Home Care is located in Phoenix, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Haven Home Care

What neighborhood is Desert Haven Home Care in?

Desert Haven Home Care is in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix.

Who is the owner of Desert Haven Home Care?

Desert Haven Home Care is legally operated by Desert Haven Home Care, L.l.c., and administered by Christopher D Zambakari.

Is Desert Haven Home Care in a walkable area?

Desert Haven Home Care has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Desert Haven Home Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Haven Home Care's license number is AL10165H.

When does Desert Haven Home Care's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Haven Home Care's license expires on September 30, 2026.

How long has Desert Haven Home Care been in business?

Desert Haven Home Care has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Desert Haven Home Care?

No, Desert Haven Home Care has a no-pet policy.

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