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Inspirations of Tempe
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tempe, AZ
Front entrance of Inspirations of Tempe Patio area with seating and shaded overhead Outdoor seating area with pathway and building in background Cozy private resident room with a bed and decor Welcoming interior lounge area with comfortable seating Cozy common area with a table and bookshelf

Inspirations of Tempe

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tempe, AZ
1875 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Inspirations of Tempe

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Inspirations of Tempe nestles in the scenic views of Arizona, offering an assisted living community with easy access to local conveniences such as shopping stores, restaurants, and hospitals like East Valley Hospital and Mercy Gilbert. Managed by Grace Management Inc., this community boasts beautiful outdoor spaces with walking paths, perfect for residents to enjoy leisurely strolls. With a premium feel and well-organized amenities, residents can relax and cherish their time here.

The community features ample common spaces where seniors can unwind and socialize, including concierge services for added convenience. The light palette and well-lit environment create a cozy atmosphere, ideal for reading, watching movies, or playing board games. Additionally, on-site salon services and a delightful dining experience enhance the overall positive atmosphere of the community.

Facility Direct Line (480) 777-8466
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 115 Rank #99 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #277 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #66 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th 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
IssuanceFebruary 15, 2018
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License NumberAL10652C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Inspirations of Tempe is administered by Gretchen B Bechtold.

OwnerEc Opco Tempe, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Dining
Activities
Specific ProgramsGraceful Respite Stays, Vibrant Living Program, Graceful Dining™, Veterans Benefits

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
• Total complaints (50% below)
• Complaints per year (50% 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. 1412 This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (14 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 17% worse Rank #361 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 361st 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. 1.82.41 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.8 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 25% better Rank #246 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 246th 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. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% 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. 85 This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Arizona average (8 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% 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. 36 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 1.53 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 50% better
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 270 / 335 / 435 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Inspirations of Tempe's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Tempe

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Friendship Village Tempe
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
128
Facility 128
AZ AVG 54
Rank #69 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
49
Facility 49
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 548
A+Jadyne Schmidt13
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 6
Rank #442 / 490
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 9
Rank #449 / 487
2.3
Facility 2.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #295 / 487
Inspirations of Tempe
AL
RC
Tempe (Optimist Park Sw)
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 54
Rank #99 / 521
Yes
68
Facility 68
AZ AVG 38
Rank #66 / 775
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 12
Rank #277 / 548
-Gretchen B Bechtold8
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 6
Rank #324 / 490
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 9
Rank #361 / 487
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #246 / 487
Mirabella at ASU
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tempe
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 54
Rank #213 / 521
No
91
Facility 91
AZ AVG 38
Rank #1 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 12
Rank #371 / 548
-Scarlett Huang6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 487
Heaven Care Residential
AL
RESC
Tempe (South Tempe)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 38
Rank #254 / 775
Private / Shared Rooms1-Shernetra Young3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 490
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
Elegant Care LLC
AL
Tempe (South Tempe)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 38
Rank #197 / 775
-
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 548
-Maria T Ramos1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 6
Rank #1 / 490
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Inspirations of Tempe is located in Tempe, 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 Inspirations of Tempe

What neighborhood is Inspirations of Tempe in?

Inspirations of Tempe is in the Optimist Park SW neighborhood of Tempe.

Who is the owner of Inspirations of Tempe?

Inspirations of Tempe is legally operated by Ec Opco Tempe, LLC, and administered by Gretchen B Bechtold.

Is Inspirations of Tempe in a walkable area?

Inspirations of Tempe has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Inspirations of Tempe?

According to AZ state health department records, Inspirations of Tempe's license number is AL10652C.

When does Inspirations of Tempe's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Inspirations of Tempe's license expires on January 31, 2027.

How long has Inspirations of Tempe been in business?

Inspirations of Tempe has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Inspirations of Tempe?

Yes, Inspirations of Tempe allows residents to bring their pets.

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