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Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC
Ellis Assisted Living Home is an outstanding community in the serene neighborhood of Laveen Village, AZ, offering assisted living. There’s no need to worry about your special needs in retirement with a kind and highly skilled team available 24/7. With the community handling their day-to-day activities and personal needs, residents are guaranteed to live a maintenance-free lifestyle in their golden years.
Fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with healthy and delicious meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and assistance with daily living activities are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents’ comfort and safety are guaranteed with the community’s dedicated care and beautifully designed amenities.
Community insights.
About this community
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC is administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.
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.
• Total deficiencies (82% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 11 | This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 82% better Rank #116 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 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
| 0.7 | 2.55 | This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 73% better Rank #134 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 134th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 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
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
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?
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Laveen Village's city center to Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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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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| Grand Court of Mesa | AL IL MC RC | Mesa (Hohokam Highlands) | 140
Facility
140
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#40 / 487 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#112 / 740 | Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms | 41
Facility
41
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#14 / 529 | A+ | Cheyenne Hull | 13 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#452 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | AL MC | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#48 / 487 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#58 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#76 / 529 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#387 / 489 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 486 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#89 / 486 |
| Brookdale East Tucson | AL | Tucson (Hidden Hills) | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#159 / 487 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#389 / 740 | Suite | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#44 / 529 | A+ | Ryan D Gallion | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
| The Springs of Scottsdale | AL IL | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#166 / 487 | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#112 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 529 | A+ | Terri L Stapleton | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 486 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 486 |
| Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC | AL | Laveen Village | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#203 / 487 | No | - | - | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#446 / 529 | - | Sheryl Lara Cruz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 489 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 486 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 486 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC
Who is the owner of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC is legally operated by Camellia Assisted Living Home LLC, and administered by Sheryl Lara Cruz.
What is the license number of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?
According to AZ state health department records, Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC's license number is AL13100H.
How long has Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC been in business?
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?
No, Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC?
Sheryl Lara Cruz is the administrator of Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC.
How many beds does Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC have?
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has 10 beds.
Has Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC had any deficiencies?
Ellis Assisted Living Home, LLC has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
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