Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Phoenix, AZ
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.
10-bed community 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
7 years in operation Rank #297 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 297th out of 547 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #760 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 760th out of 777 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 12, 2019
ExpirationDecember 5, 2026
License NumberAL11322H
QualificationHealth Care
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.
ContactDiana Luca (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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
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 Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
4 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #180 / 300 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 180th out of 300 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 300 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (22% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (22% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 22% better Rank #161 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 161st out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 28% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 28% worse Rank #207 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 207th out of 399 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 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. |
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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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 5 | 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
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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.
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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Brookdale Central Paradise Valley | AL IL MC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village) | 155
Facility
155
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#33 / 521 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#75 / 777 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#107 / 547 | - | Brandy Cooper | 69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#247 / 300 | 6 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#355 / 399 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#328 / 399 |
| 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 / 777 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 547 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 300 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 399 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 399 |
| 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 / 777 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#185 / 547 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#50 / 300 | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 399 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 399 |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 777 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#269 / 300 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#456 / 486 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#341 / 399 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#151 / 399 |
| 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
#760 / 777 | Suites | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#297 / 547 | - | Diana Luca | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#180 / 300 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 486 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#161 / 399 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#207 / 399 |
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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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