Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ

Overview of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa sits at 5625 E McKellips Rd in Mesa’s Alta Mesa Community Association neighborhood, about 7.5 miles from the city center. The surrounding area is moderately walkable (Walk Score 60), with Banner Baywood Medical Center roughly 3 miles out. The licensed care types are retirement home and assisted living.

Restaurant-style dining is available on-site. The facility does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification through the federal CMS framework, so families need to plan around private payment from the start. Terel Nichols serves as Executive Director.

What can be known about Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is that it is a privately financed retirement home and assisted living community in east Mesa, without the federal coverage pathways that Medicare or Medicaid certification would provide.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRestaurant-style Dining

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Managed by Terel Nichols

Executive Director

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa Reviews

Ramona Walker
I work at Legacy. I enjoy coming in and loving going into work. It's my happy 😊 place.

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Address 7.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.99 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is located in Mesa, 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 Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa

What neighborhood is Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa in?

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is in the Alta Mesa Community Association neighborhood.

Is Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa in a walkable area?

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?

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What is the address of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is located at 5625 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215.

What is the phone number of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?

(623) 432-5354 will put you in contact with the team at Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa.

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