Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
Gardens Care Senior Living is a compassionate retirement community in Scottsdale, AZ, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Here, older adults experience a vibrant retirement with its resort-like atmosphere. The community also offers 24-hour care, complimentary meal service, and lifestyle activities to enrich residents’ living experiences. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, personalized care plans are created to meet their special needs.
Gardening, yoga, and special trips allow residents to interact with their peers and experience a change of scenery. A variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, cozy communal spaces, and spacious outdoors provide residents with places to spend their free time. With several homes across the country, this community ensures older adults can find the right place to spend their golden years. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Arizona, Gardens Care Senior Living provides high standards of care to help older adults thrive in retirement.
Community insights.
About this community
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale is administered by Tara L Wallace.
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) 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (59% below)
• Total complaints (33% below)
• Complaints per year (33% 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
| 1.0 | 2.41 | This facility has 59% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 59% better Rank #162 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd 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
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #354 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 354th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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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Complaints per year
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 33% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Wellness Programs
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6.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale'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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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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| Atria Park of Sierra Pointe | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Sierra Pointe) | 250
Facility
250
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#4 / 521 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#33 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#201 / 548 | B- | Stephani M Acuna | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| The Ranch Estates at Scottsdale | AL IL RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 137
Facility
137
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#55 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#41 / 548 | A+ | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale | AL IL MC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 118
Facility
118
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#93 / 521 | No |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#514 / 548 | - | Tara L Wallace | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#354 / 490 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#249 / 487 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#162 / 487 |
| Sunrise of Scottsdale | AL MC RC | Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale) | 110
Facility
110
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#114 / 521 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#33 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#107 / 548 | - | Erik G Thompson | 7 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#202 / 487 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#134 / 487 |
| The Springs of Scottsdale | AL IL | Scottsdale (South Scottsdale) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#196 / 521 | No |
63
Facility
63
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#116 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed | 21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#92 / 548 | A+ | Terri L Stapleton | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#89 / 487 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
What neighborhood is Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale in?
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale is in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Who is the owner of Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale?
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale is legally operated by The Gardens Care Homes LLC, and administered by Tara L Wallace.
Is Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale in a walkable area?
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale?
According to AZ state health department records, Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale's license number is AL13188C.
When does Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale's license expires on September 25, 2026.
How long has Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale been in business?
Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale?
No, Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale has a no-pet policy.
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