North Star Adult Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Prescott Valley, AZ

North Star Adult Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Prescott Valley, AZ

Overview of North Star Adult Care Home

North Star Adult Care Home offers assisted living and Residential Care in Prescott Valley, Arizona, in the Granville neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Residential Care provides support in a home setting. The community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller care setting.

There are 10 beds, so the home has a smaller scale where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while semi private rooms are shared. Catalina Luca serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #170 / 448Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 170th out of 448 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #70 / 450Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 70th out of 450 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
19 years

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 11, 2007
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberAL6884H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

North Star Adult Care Home is administered by Catalina Luca.

OwnerCatalina Luca

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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:
• Deficiencies per inspection (87% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (25% 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. 912 This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 25% better Rank #264 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 264th out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.52.41 This facility has 87% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4.5 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 87% worse Rank #360 / 432 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 360th out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

Type of Rooms Available

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Prescott Valley's city center to North Star Adult Care Home'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-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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Granite Gate Senior Living
AL
MC
Prescott
124
Facility 124
AZ AVG 47
Rank #56 / 448
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 35
Rank #493 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
32
Facility 32
AZ AVG 11
Rank #18 / 450
A+Rebecca Ratliff15
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 9
Rank #411 / 432
2.4
Facility 2.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #270 / 432
Evergreen Village Prescott
AL
MC
Prescott
122
Facility 122
AZ AVG 47
Rank #59 / 448
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 35
Rank #163 / 534
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #147 / 450
-Candice J Fine4
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
Highgate Senior Living – Prescott
AL
MC
Prescott
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 47
Rank #101 / 448
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 35
Rank #493 / 534
-
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 11
Rank #50 / 450
A+-6
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #185 / 432
0.8
Facility 0.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #127 / 432
Alta Vista Senior Living Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Prescott
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 47
Rank #143 / 448
Yes
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 35
Rank #157 / 534
-
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
A+Danielle Hughart2
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 9
Rank #103 / 432
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #139 / 432
North Star Adult Care Home
AL
RESC
Prescott Valley (Granville)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
-Catalina Luca2
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 9
Rank #264 / 432
4.5
Facility 4.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #360 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

North Star Adult Care Home is located in Prescott Valley, 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 North Star Adult Care Home

What neighborhood is North Star Adult Care Home in?

North Star Adult Care Home is in the Granville neighborhood of Prescott Valley.

Who is the owner of North Star Adult Care Home?

North Star Adult Care Home is legally operated by Catalina Luca, and administered by Catalina Luca.

What is the license number of North Star Adult Care Home?

According to AZ state health department records, North Star Adult Care Home's license number is AL6884H.

When does North Star Adult Care Home's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, North Star Adult Care Home's license expires on October 31, 2026.

How long has North Star Adult Care Home been in business?

North Star Adult Care Home has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at North Star Adult Care Home?

No, North Star Adult Care Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of North Star Adult Care Home?

Catalina Luca is the administrator of North Star Adult Care Home.

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