Gems Assisted Living IV
Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Gems Assisted Living IV
Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Overview of 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.
10-bed community Rank #238 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 522 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
6 years in operation Rank #307 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 307th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #667 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 667th out of 818 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceJanuary 17, 2020
License NumberAL11387H
QualificationHealth Care
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 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.
1 point above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point above 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (111% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (250% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Total deficiencies (111% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (250% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 9 | This facility has 111% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (19 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 111% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.3 | 1.8 | This facility has 250% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 250% worse |
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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.
| 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
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 50% better Rank #316 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 316th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 23, 2025 inspection resulted in a $5,750 fine with partial payment still outstanding for unresolved deficiencies.
- June 10, 2025 inspection found five deficiencies including failure to verify caregiver skills, inadequate staff fall prevention training, and improper emergency egress procedures.
- April 8, 2024 enforcement cited failures to verify caregiver skills for three staff and to control or alarm four facility exit points.
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.
| Gems Assisted Living IV | AL HC MC | Lake Havasu City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#667 / 818 | Private Rooms | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#307 / 533 | Charlene M Pruden | 83 | 3 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#316 / 482 | 19 | 6.3 |
| Gems Assisted Living III | AL HC MC | Lake Havasu City | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#416 / 522 | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#617 / 818 | Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#224 / 533 | Carlos Serrano | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Vista Pointe at Lake Havasu City | AL MC RC | Lake Havasu City | - | Yes |
77
Facility
77
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#18 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Casa Grande Assisted Living | AL HOS IL PC | Lake Havasu City | - | No |
13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#642 / 818 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gems Assisted Living – Kingman | AL HC MC | Kingman | - | No |
9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#695 / 818 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Gems Assisted Living IV is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
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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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