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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is administered by Diana Luca.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
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.
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 12 | 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 2.41 | 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. |
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Enforcement actions
| 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
| 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
Places of interest near Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
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.
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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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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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| 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 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 Luca | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 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.
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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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