Inspection Reports for
Merrill Gardens at Anthem
2800 W Rose Canyon Cir, Anthem, AZ 85086, AZ, 85086
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Inspection Report — Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Dec 18, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of complaints 00148437, 00151831, and 00152485 at an Assisted Living Center, conducted 18 December 2025.
Complaint Details
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00148437, 00151831, and 00152485 conducted on December 18, 2025.
Findings
The inspection found three deficiencies related to failure to provide appropriate first aid, failure to ensure resident safety from abuse, and failure to timely report suspected abuse. The facility was cited for these violations based on documentation review, interviews, and record reviews.
Deficiencies (3)
A.R.S. § 36-420.B.2. — The facility failed to provide appropriate first aid before emergency medical services arrived for a non-injured resident who had fallen and was unable to recover independently.
R9-10-803 — The manager failed to ensure the health, safety, or welfare of a resident was not placed at risk of harm when a personnel member injured a resident, resulting in termination of the employee.
R9-10-803 — After having reasonable basis to believe abuse occurred, the manager failed to immediately report the suspected abuse as required by Arizona law, delaying the report until days later.
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Deficiencies cited: 3
Complaints investigated: 3
Inspection Report — Jul 16, 2025
Enforcement
Date: Jul 16, 2025
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Civil monetary penalty, action 00132946 (invoice INV-285192), assessed 16 July 2025.
Findings
A $1,000.00 penalty was assessed and paid in full on 9 August 2025.
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Penalty amount: 1000
Amount paid: 1000
Amount remaining: 0
Inspection Report — May 14, 2025
Annual Inspection
Date: May 14, 2025
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On-site complaint investigation of complaint 00129033 combined with an annual compliance inspection at an Assisted Living Center, conducted 14 May 2025.
Complaint Details
The following deficiencies were found during the on-site compliance inspection and investigation of complaint 00129033 conducted on May 14, 2025.
Findings
This inspection found five deficiencies related to employee background checks, staff certification, service plan documentation, service documentation, and disaster drill compliance.
Deficiencies (5)
R9-10-803 — The governing authority failed to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411(C) by not properly verifying previous employers and adult protective services registry status for three employees, including using incorrect names and contacting friends or co-workers instead of previous employers.
R9-10-806 — The manager failed to ensure a caregiver had current first aid and CPR certification before providing services, resulting in approximately two weeks without valid certification while working.
R9-10-808 — The manager failed to include the frequency of assisted living services in a resident's written service plan.
R9-10-808 — The manager failed to ensure a caregiver documented services provided to a resident during a shift, despite services being delivered.
R9-10-818 — The manager failed to ensure disaster drills for employees were conducted and documented on each shift at least once every three months, with no drills documented in the past 12 months.
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Deficiencies cited: 5
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