Desert Marigold Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tempe, AZ
Desert Marigold Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tempe, AZ
Overview of Desert Marigold Senior Living
Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, Desert Marigold Senior Living is a senior living community at 6150 S Rural Rd in the Kiwanis Park neighborhood of Tempe, Arizona. The community has served residents for 6 years, giving families several care options based on a loved one’s changing needs.
Residents receive 24-hour supervision. Housekeeping, dining services, and a dedicated memory care program are also available for those who need specialized support. Forrest Peterson is the community’s manager.
Desert Marigold is about 3 miles from HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby hospital care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 66, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings are easier by car.
Families interested in Desert Marigold should schedule a tour to learn more about the available room options, amenities, dining services, and everyday life in the community.
6 years in operation Rank #307 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 307th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #84 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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ContactForrest Peterson, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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Pets Allowed
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Desert Marigold Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.24 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe 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.
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#7 / 35 | 1.0
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| Desert Marigold Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Tempe (Kiwanis Park) | - | Yes |
66
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66
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#84 / 818 | - | 6
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6
AZ AVG
11
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#307 / 533 | B- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Westchester Garden Court | AL | Tempe (Kiwanis Park) | - | Yes |
65
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AZ AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Marigold Senior Living
What neighborhood is Desert Marigold Senior Living in?
Desert Marigold Senior Living is in the Kiwanis Park neighborhood of Tempe.
Is Desert Marigold Senior Living in a walkable area?
Desert Marigold Senior Living has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Desert Marigold Senior Living been in business?
Desert Marigold Senior Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Desert Marigold Senior Living?
Yes, Desert Marigold Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Desert Marigold Senior Living?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Desert Marigold Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Desert Marigold Senior Living?
Desert Marigold Senior Living is located at 6150 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283.
What is the phone number of Desert Marigold Senior Living?
(480) 848-9162 will put you in contact with the team at Desert Marigold Senior Living.
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