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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #152 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 740 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.
60 / 100

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRestaurant-style Dining

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Pets Allowed

Managed by Terel Nichols

Executive Director

Reviews (1)

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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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. 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. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A+Cheyenne Hull13
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Brookdale North Mesa
AL
MC
Mesa
103
Facility 103
AZ AVG 49
Rank #103 / 487
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #102 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
Rank #65 / 529
-Dylan Morris8
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #177 / 486
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #111 / 486
Brookdale East Arbor
AL
Mesa
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 49
Rank #144 / 487
Yes
40
Facility 40
AZ AVG 38
Rank #341 / 740
Suite
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 12
Rank #32 / 529
A+Samantha E Branson5
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
1.2
Facility 1.2
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #202 / 486
Fellowship Square-Mesa
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
Mesa
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 49
Rank #164 / 487
No
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 38
Rank #180 / 740
1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
AZ AVG 12
Rank #8 / 529
A+Jon S Williams4
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa
AL
MC
RC
Mesa-Yes
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 38
Rank #152 / 740
---Terel Nichols---

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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

Is Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa in a walkable area?

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

Are pets allowed at Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?

Yes, Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa?

Yes — there are 18 photos of Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa provide?

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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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