Madera Assisted Living Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Gilbert, AZ

Madera Assisted Living Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Gilbert, AZ

Overview of Madera Assisted Living Home

Madera Assisted Living Home offers exceptional personal care for seniors in Gilbert. The vibrant environment screams elegance and comfort built at every corner of the residences. Its residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the compassionate care staff. Madera strives to be the premier choice for the best-assisted living experience in Arizona.

Residential living includes delicious meals, personalized healthcare services, recreational activities, educational activities, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, an emergency call system, and 24/7 care supervision. Seniors are encouraged to maintain their independence and individuality through these essential accommodations.

Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #84 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #629 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 629th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceApril 10, 2004
License NumberAL5031H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Madera Assisted Living Home is administered by Maria C Heywood.

OwnerMaria C. Heywood
Profit StatusFor-profit

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

4 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

Rank #167 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)

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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (78% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (67% 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. 169 This facility has 78% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (16 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 78% worse Rank #297 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 297th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 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. 2.71.8 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 50% worse Rank #240 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 240th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 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. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% 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. 65 This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% 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. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #269 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 269th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Madera Assisted Living Home

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to Madera Assisted Living Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Gilbert

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Clearwater Agrittopia
AL
IL
MC
Gilbert (Agritopia)
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 54
Rank #52 / 521
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #168 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #405 / 548
-Jessica Plante
84
Facility 84
AZ AVG 82
Rank #114 / 290
4
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #242 / 400
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #249 / 400
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Gilbert
133
Facility 133
AZ AVG 54
Rank #61 / 521
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 38
Rank #423 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
B-Briana Watson
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 82
Rank #206 / 290
8
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #222 / 400
1.3
Facility 1.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #120 / 400
Sunrise of Gilbert
AL
IL
MC
Gilbert (Lago Estancia)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 54
Rank #128 / 521
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 38
Rank #168 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #124 / 548
-Jason Konrad
81
Facility 81
AZ AVG 82
Rank #142 / 290
8
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 9
Rank #242 / 400
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #133 / 400
American Orchards
AL
MC
NH
Gilbert
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 54
Rank #206 / 521
Yes
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 38
Rank #615 / 775
Studio / Suite
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 548
A+Jefferson Gerodias
87
Facility 87
AZ AVG 82
Rank #95 / 290
11
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #90 / 400
0.4
Facility 0.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #17 / 400
Madera Assisted Living Home
AL
RESC
Gilbert (Madera Parc)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
Yes
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 38
Rank #629 / 775
Private Rooms
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
-Maria C Heywood
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #167 / 290
6
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 9
Rank #297 / 400
2.7
Facility 2.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #240 / 400

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Madera Assisted Living Home is located in Gilbert, 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 Madera Assisted Living Home

What neighborhood is Madera Assisted Living Home in?

Madera Assisted Living Home is in the Madera Parc neighborhood of Gilbert.

Who is the owner of Madera Assisted Living Home?

Madera Assisted Living Home is legally operated by Maria C. Heywood, and administered by Maria C Heywood.

Is Madera Assisted Living Home in a walkable area?

Madera Assisted Living Home has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Madera Assisted Living Home?

According to AZ state health department records, Madera Assisted Living Home's license number is AL5031H.

How long has Madera Assisted Living Home been in business?

Madera Assisted Living Home has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Madera Assisted Living Home?

Yes, Madera Assisted Living Home allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Madera Assisted Living Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Madera Assisted Living Home is registered as a for-profit in AZ.

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