Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ

Overview of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

Bask in the warmth of Phoenix, Arizona, in the harmonious residential area of Spur Drive, with the astounding community of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living that focuses on assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, the community assists with daily living activities, medication management, and housekeeping to ensure a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. With over 25 years of experience, residents can rest assured of receiving care from an experienced and highly qualified team.

Enjoy a fun time with friends through a carefully curated calendar of wellness programs and engaging activities. Music therapy, pet therapy, home health services, and hospice care, alongside physician visits are also conducted to enhance residents’ wellness. Home-cooked meals, transportation to appointments, and other personal services are available for residents to live their daily lives without hassles.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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 #297 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 297th 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #758 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 758th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 12, 2019
ExpirationDecember 5, 2026
License NumberAL11322H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is administered by Diana Luca.

OwnerDesert Sanctuary Assisted Living LLC

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactDiana Luca (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Patio
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Activities
Salon
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation
Large Bedroom Suites
Nutritional Home Cooked Meals
Special Diets
Park-Like Secured Grounds
Activitiesdaily exercise class, weekly activities with fun prizes
Specific ProgramsDaily assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, scheduled shopping trips, music therapy, arts and crafts classes, pet therapy, and home health services

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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 (11% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% 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. 712 This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 42% better Rank #249 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 249th 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. 2.32.41 This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 5% better Rank #295 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th 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. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

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. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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Recreational Activities

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 5216 W Spur Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85083

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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. 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. 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.
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 Fine10
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 Garrard8
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 Burningham6
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 Farnstrom8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
AL
HOS
Phoenix (Stetson Hills State)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 38
Rank #758 / 775
Suites
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #297 / 548
-Diana Luca3
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 487
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 487

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in?

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is in the Stetson Hills State neighborhood of Phoenix.

Is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license number is AL11322H.

When does Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expires on December 5, 2026.

How long has Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living been in business?

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?

No, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?

Diana Luca is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living.

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