Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 118 Rank #93 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #514 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #51 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 26, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 25, 2026
License NumberAL13188C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gardens Care Senior Living – Scottsdale is administered by Tara L Wallace.

OwnerThe Gardens Care Homes LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Courtyard
Garden
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific ProgramsHomestead Independent and Assisted Living, SaddleRock Memory Care, Smoke Ranch Memory Care, Indian Tree, Majestic View, Quaker Acres, Well House, Columbine Acres, Meadow Hills, Saddle Rock, Red Hawk, Cherry Knolls, Memorial Park, Camenisch Park, Coyote Creek, Jewell Estates, Pinehurst, Belmar Acres, Homestead, Thomas Park
Religious Services
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,899 per month

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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 Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• 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 Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 712 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.02.41 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.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 75 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 46 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 23 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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 6.6 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Scottsdale

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 Acuna1
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 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 Wallace7
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 Thompson7
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 Stapleton4
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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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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