Gift of Love Assisted Living
Gift of Love Assisted Living
Located in the harmonious neighborhood of East Lavender Lane, Phoenix, AZ, Gift of Love Assisted Living is a blissful community that offers assisted living. With care and assistance tailored to residents’ special needs around the clock, the community ensures a comfortable and safe retirement. Health checkups, medication administration, alongside household responsibilities are cared for, to provide residents with more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.
Elevate your retirement with fun activities and enriching programs, promoting belongingness and an active lifestyle. Nutritional and delightful meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. To ease residents’ loneliness, the community also provides dog companions for a more lively environment.
5-bed community Rank #447 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 447th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
10 years in operation Rank #238 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th 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: 49 / 100 Rank #265 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th 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 Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 11, 2016
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberAL10200H
QualificationHealth Care
Gift of Love Assisted Living is administered by Emmanuel Mena.
OwnerGift Of Love Assisted Living, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTito Gobantes (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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 unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 78% better Rank #29 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 29th 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. |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.0 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse Rank #173 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd 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. |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #178 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 178th 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?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Gift of Love Assisted Living
4644 E Lavender Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Calculate Travel Distance to Gift of Love Assisted Living
Add your location
Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix
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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
|
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.
|
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.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | AL MC | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#60 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | AL MC RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 775 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#185 / 548 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#50 / 290 | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| The Palazzo | AL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Leescroft) | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#184 / 521 | No |
68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#66 / 775 | - | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#513 / 548 | - | Charles B Kerby | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#393 / 400 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#391 / 400 |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#456 / 486 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#342 / 400 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#152 / 400 |
| Gift of Love Assisted Living | AL | Phoenix (Ahwatukee Foothills Village) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#447 / 521 | No |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#265 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#238 / 548 | - | Emmanuel Mena | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 400 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#173 / 400 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Gift of Love Assisted Living is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gift of Love Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Gift of Love Assisted Living in?
Gift of Love Assisted Living is in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
Is Gift of Love Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Gift of Love Assisted Living has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Gift of Love Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Gift of Love Assisted Living's license number is AL10200H.
When does Gift of Love Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Gift of Love Assisted Living's license expires on October 31, 2026.
How long has Gift of Love Assisted Living been in business?
Gift of Love Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gift of Love Assisted Living?
No, Gift of Love Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Gift of Love Assisted Living?
Emmanuel Mena is the administrator of Gift of Love Assisted Living.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Updated on
