Gardens at Ocotillo
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chandler, AZ
Gardens at Ocotillo
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chandler, AZ
Gardens at Ocotillo is a remarkable senior living community in Maricopa County, Chandler, AZ, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Retire in tastefully designed accommodations while enjoying the comfort of knowing that a dedicated team is available to provide assistance 24/7. Supportive care and other convenient services, such as apartment maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled transportation, ensures residents live a comfortable and carefree life.
Redefining aging and providing plenty of opportunities to contribute, learn, and get involved, the community conducts an array of enriching activities that stimulate the mind and promote continued growth. The community provides comfort, convenience, and enjoyment through their wealth of first class amenities, including a salon, theater, library, wellness center, a sky lounge, and beautiful courtyard and walking paths for outdoor relaxation. Pets are welcome too, so you wouldn’t have to leave your furry best friends behind when you move in.
90-bed community Rank #147 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation Rank #218 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #514 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceJuly 30, 2015
License NumberAL9681C
QualificationHealth Care
Gardens at Ocotillo is administered by Keith F Boal.
OwnerChandler Operator, LLC
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.
11 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #220 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 220th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
• Enforcement actions (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
• Enforcement actions (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (33% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 9 | This facility has 167% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (24 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 167% worse Rank #337 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 337th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 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.
| 2.7 | 1.8 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 50% worse Rank #240 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 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.
| 3 | 0.9 | This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 5 | This facility has had 80% more total inspections than the Arizona average (9 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #350 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 350th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits 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. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Gardens at Ocotillo
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chandler's city center to Gardens at Ocotillo'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 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.
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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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| Cadence Chandler | AL IL MC | Chandler (Carino Estates) | 234
Facility
234
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#7 / 521 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#676 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#405 / 548 | - | Michelle S Major | 97
Facility
97
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#41 / 290 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 400 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#24 / 400 |
| Sunrise of Chandler | AL MC | Chandler | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#131 / 521 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#106 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#171 / 548 | - | Logan Watts | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#115 / 400 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#74 / 400 |
| Gardens at Ocotillo | AL IL MC | Chandler (Island At Ocotillo) | 90
Facility
90
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#147 / 521 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#514 / 775 | - | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#218 / 548 | - | Keith F Boal | 71
Facility
71
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#220 / 290 | 9 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#337 / 400 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#240 / 400 |
| Park Senior Villas – Chandler | AL MC RC | Chandler | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#189 / 521 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#739 / 775 | Private Rooms | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#297 / 548 | A+ | Elizabeth R Bearg | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#167 / 290 | 7 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#69 / 400 |
| Brookdale Chandler Ray Road | AL | Chandler | 54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#204 / 521 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#116 / 775 | Suite | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#50 / 548 | - | Karla Vasquez | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#269 / 486 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#90 / 400 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#120 / 400 |
Financial Assistance for
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Gardens at Ocotillo is located in Chandler, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens at Ocotillo
What neighborhood is Gardens at Ocotillo in?
Gardens at Ocotillo is in the Island at Ocotillo neighborhood of Chandler.
Who is the owner of Gardens at Ocotillo?
Gardens at Ocotillo is legally operated by Chandler Operator, LLC, and administered by Keith F Boal.
Is Gardens at Ocotillo in a walkable area?
Gardens at Ocotillo has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Gardens at Ocotillo?
According to AZ state health department records, Gardens at Ocotillo's license number is AL9681C.
How long has Gardens at Ocotillo been in business?
Gardens at Ocotillo has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gardens at Ocotillo?
Yes, Gardens at Ocotillo allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Gardens at Ocotillo?
Keith F Boal is the administrator of Gardens at Ocotillo.
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