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Gems Assisted Living IV
Tucked away in the neighborhood of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Gems Assisted Living IV is a tight-knit senior living community that offers assisted living. Residents here can choose from its array of private and shared accommodations with housekeeping and laundry services for their convenience. Offering an excellent team of care professionals and assistance with daily living activities, the community ensures its residents are well-cared for.
An array of community-sponsored activities and events help residents maintain an active and fulfilling life. Residents’ nutritional needs are always satisfied with carefully prepared meals that are served daily. Here, residents enjoy a nurturing environment that fosters a comfortable and meaningful retirement experience.
Community insights.
About this community
Gems Assisted Living IV is administered by Charlene M Pruden.
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 (58% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (161% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 19 | 12 | This facility has 58% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (19 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 58% worse Rank #402 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 402nd 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
| 6.3 | 2.41 | This facility has 161% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 161% worse Rank #450 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 450th 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
| 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 |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #324 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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
| 1.5 | 3 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 50% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Gems Assisted Living IV
3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Havasu City's city center to Gems Assisted Living IV'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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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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| Gems Assisted Living IV | AL HC MC | Lake Havasu City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#665 / 775 | Private Rooms | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#335 / 548 | - | Charlene M Pruden | 3 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#324 / 490 | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#402 / 487 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#450 / 487 |
| Gems Assisted Living III | AL HC MC | Lake Havasu City | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#415 / 521 | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#615 / 775 | Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#254 / 548 | - | Carlos Serrano | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#375 / 487 | 7.5
Facility
7.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#457 / 487 |
| Gems Assisted Living II | AL HC MC | Lake Havasu City | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#441 / 521 | No |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#330 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#254 / 548 | D- | Carlos V Serrano | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#384 / 487 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#461 / 487 |
| Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City | AL MC RC | Lake Havasu City | - | Yes |
77
Facility
77
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#18 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Casa Grande Assisted Living | AL HOS IL PC | Lake Havasu City | - | No |
13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#640 / 775 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Gems Assisted Living IV is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gems Assisted Living IV
Is Gems Assisted Living IV in a walkable area?
Gems Assisted Living IV has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Gems Assisted Living IV?
According to AZ state health department records, Gems Assisted Living IV's license number is AL11387H.
How long has Gems Assisted Living IV been in business?
Gems Assisted Living IV has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gems Assisted Living IV?
No, Gems Assisted Living IV has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Gems Assisted Living IV?
Charlene M Pruden is the administrator of Gems Assisted Living IV.
How many beds does Gems Assisted Living IV have?
Gems Assisted Living IV has 10 beds.
Has Gems Assisted Living IV had any deficiencies?
Gems Assisted Living IV has had 19 reported deficiencies according to records from Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
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