Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Highland Lakes Care Home
Highland Lakes Care Home is in Glendale, Arizona, in the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood. With five beds, it is a small community that may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting.
Private rooms give each resident a personal space of their own. Simona M Dutu serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 41, placing it in a car dependent category, so residents who no longer drive generally need a car or a ride for most errands.
Community insights.
About this community
Highland Lakes Care Home is administered by Simona M Dutu.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 2 inspections
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.
Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 11 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 11).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
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9.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Glendale's city center to Highland Lakes Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Glendale
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
CH (Care Homes):
Small licensed residential settings with personal care and supervision in a home-like environment.
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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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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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| Cesca Adult Care Home | AL CH | Glendale (Continental North) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#170 / 448 | No |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#131 / 534 | 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#164 / 450 | Danna Zetta | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#167 / 435 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#79 / 432 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#83 / 432 |
| Highland Lakes Care Home | AL CH | Glendale (Arrowhead Ranch) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
47
Rank
#375 / 448 | No |
41
Facility
41
AZ AVG
35
Rank
#208 / 534 | Private Rooms | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#99 / 450 | Simona M Dutu | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 432 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 432 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Highland Lakes Care Home is located in Glendale, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Lakes Care Home
What neighborhood is Highland Lakes Care Home in?
Highland Lakes Care Home is in the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood of Glendale.
Who is the owner of Highland Lakes Care Home?
Highland Lakes Care Home is legally operated by Simona Marilena Dutu, and administered by Simona M Dutu.
Is Highland Lakes Care Home in a walkable area?
Highland Lakes Care Home has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Highland Lakes Care Home?
According to AZ state health department records, Highland Lakes Care Home's license number is AL7636H.
When does Highland Lakes Care Home's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Highland Lakes Care Home's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How long has Highland Lakes Care Home been in business?
Highland Lakes Care Home has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Highland Lakes Care Home?
No, Highland Lakes Care Home has a no-pet policy.
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