Legacy Village of Salt River
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Legacy Village of Salt River

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ

Overview of Legacy Village of Salt River

Legacy Village of Salt River is considered as one of the premier facilities in Arizona. Legacy Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options where residents of all housing are encouraged to celebrate their independence. Residents are able to maximize their freedom in the community while receiving quality service from their professional care staff. It’s been known since 1996 that the community’s management and staff understood the importance of meaningful relationships; because with such, adheres to a more personal service built with respect and dignity. Legacy Village of Salt River is undoubtedly a kindhearted and thoughtful community that is sincere with its residents and is encouraging enough to help improve the quality of life for seniors. 

Life at the Legacy Village provides compassionate service that is a testament to their personal touch culture. Seniors don’t just receive a professional and dignified service, but also a personal and genuine connection with their residents. From bathing and grooming to having outings, Legacy Village of Salt River ensures that seniors are being given proper care to seniors who are in need, regardless of age. Legacy Village is ready to give you anything you need and everything you deserve.

Bed community size
235-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 26, 2021
ExpirationJanuary 25, 2027
License NumberAL11712C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Legacy Village of Salt River is administered by Lara Bowles.

OwnerLEGACY VILLAGE OF SALT RIVER, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactLara Bowles

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Dining
Beautifully Decorated Living Areas
Variety Of Apartment Floor Plans

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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:
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total inspections (20% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
Latest Inspection October 28, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
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. 30.9 This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 65 This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 20% worse

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. 56 This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #384 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The October 28, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies during the on-site review of complaint 00148872.
  • April 18, 2024 inspections cited 10 deficiencies including failure to verify caregiver skills, missing orientation and CPR documentation, abuse reporting lapses, and medication administration errors.
  • August 19, 2025 complaint investigation found two deficiencies related to food service refrigeration and poisonous materials accessible to residents.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 318 - 403 / 901 - 1019 / 942 - 1266 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

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Transportation Services

Managed by Lara Bowles

Executive Director

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Legacy Village of Salt River's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.64 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

Legacy Village of Salt River
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Scottsdale (North 90Th Street)235Yes 37 Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed5Lara Bowles6
ACOYA Troon by Cogir
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Scottsdale (Troon Village)155Yes 26 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed5Grace E Leathers7
Sunrise of Scottsdale
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Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)110Yes 73 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed18Erik G Thompson7
The Gardens of Scottsdale
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Scottsdale86Yes 45 Studio14Brandon Gaffney7
Maravilla Scottsdale
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Scottsdale (North Scottsdale)84Yes 25 1 Bed / 2 Bed14Rae L Richardson4

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Legacy Village of Salt River is located in Scottsdale, 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 Village of Salt River

What neighborhood is Legacy Village of Salt River in?

Legacy Village of Salt River is in the North 90th Street neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Is Legacy Village of Salt River in a walkable area?

Legacy Village of Salt River has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Legacy Village of Salt River?

According to AZ state health department records, Legacy Village of Salt River's license number is AL11712C.

When does Legacy Village of Salt River's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Legacy Village of Salt River's license expires on January 25, 2027.

Who is the administrator of Legacy Village of Salt River?

Lara Bowles is the administrator of Legacy Village of Salt River.

How many beds does Legacy Village of Salt River have?

Legacy Village of Salt River has 235 beds.

Are there photos of Legacy Village of Salt River?

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