Mardon Assisted Living Homes I

Overview of Mardon Assisted Living Homes I

Ideally set in the serene residential area of Phoenix, AZ, Mardon Assisted Living Homes I is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also fosters a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.

Enrich retirement with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful and nutritious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides medication management to ensure residents do not miss their medications. Make the most of your golden years while receiving the utmost care and attention you deserve from a trusted community.

Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 521 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
24 years in operation Rank #72 / 547Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 547 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 27 / 100 Rank #516 / 777Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 516th out of 777 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 29, 2002
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL4602H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I is administered by Amalia M Cimpean.

OwnerCorporate Account - Oprea Homes

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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.

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

Rank #117 / 300 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 117th out of 300 homes in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 300 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 9 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 (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (106% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 119 This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (11 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 22% worse Rank #241 / 399 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 241st out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.71.8 This facility has 106% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 106% worse Rank #298 / 399 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 298th out of 399 homes in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Mardon Assisted Living Homes I's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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Mardon Assisted Living Homes I
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Phoenix (Alhambra)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 38
Rank #516 / 777
Private Rooms
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Facility 24
AZ AVG 12
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A+Amalia M Cimpean
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Facility 73
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Facility 11
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Rank #298 / 399

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I is located in Phoenix, 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 Mardon Assisted Living Homes I

What neighborhood is Mardon Assisted Living Homes I in?

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I is in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix.

Who is the owner of Mardon Assisted Living Homes I?

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I is legally operated by Corporate Account - Oprea Homes, and administered by Amalia M Cimpean.

Is Mardon Assisted Living Homes I in a walkable area?

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Mardon Assisted Living Homes I?

According to AZ state health department records, Mardon Assisted Living Homes I's license number is AL4602H.

When does Mardon Assisted Living Homes I's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Mardon Assisted Living Homes I's license expires on February 28, 2027.

How long has Mardon Assisted Living Homes I been in business?

Mardon Assisted Living Homes I has been operating for approximately 24 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Mardon Assisted Living Homes I?

No, Mardon Assisted Living Homes I has a no-pet policy.

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