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Ridge at the Stratford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
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Ridge at the Stratford

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
1739 West Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Ridge at the Stratford

Located in the harmonious lands of West Myrtle Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, Ridge at the Stratford is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy comfort and security at its finest with the beautifully crafted and spacious residences of Ridge at the Stratford in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer.

With a combination of active and blissful lifestyles, residents explore new interests and rediscover passions. The community also serves healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. Ridge at the Stratford is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and style with its warm and welcoming environment.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 170 Rank #26 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #435 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 435th 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.
3 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #106 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 2, 2023
ExpirationFebruary 2, 2027
License NumberAL12429C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ridge at the Stratford is administered by Jesse Zamudio.

OwnerVop Phoenix, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Dining
Activities
Specific ProgramsSignature Programs
Operating HoursMonday - Sunday: Open 24 Hours; Contact Available Hours: 7:00 am - 7:00 p.m

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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 5 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (392% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% above)
• Enforcement actions (900% above)
• Total complaints (117% above)
• Complaints per year (115% 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. 5912 This facility has 392% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (59 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 392% worse Rank #480 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 480th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. 3.52.41 This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.5 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 45% worse Rank #376 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 376th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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. 90.9 This facility has 900% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 900% 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. 175 This facility has had 240% more total inspections than the Arizona average (17 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 240% 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. 136 This facility has 117% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (13 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 117% worse Rank #465 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 465th out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 4.32 This facility has 115% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 115% worse
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near Ridge at the Stratford

Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Ridge at the Stratford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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.
Ridge at the Stratford
AL
MC
Phoenix (Alhambra)
170
Facility 170
AZ AVG 54
Rank #26 / 521
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 38
Rank #106 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 12
Rank #435 / 548
-Jesse Zamudio17
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 6
Rank #465 / 490
59
Facility 59
AZ AVG 9
Rank #480 / 487
3.5
Facility 3.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #376 / 487
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 54
Rank #41 / 521
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 38
Rank #22 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 12
Rank #149 / 548
A+Candice A Fine10
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 6
Rank #427 / 490
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #249 / 487
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #134 / 487
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 54
Rank #57 / 521
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 38
Rank #60 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 548
A+Travis Garrard8
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 490
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
La Siena
AL
IL
MC
Phoenix (Pueblo Hermoso)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
61
Facility 61
AZ AVG 38
Rank #145 / 775
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 12
Rank #125 / 548
-Jonathan T Burningham6
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 6
Rank #354 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.0
Facility 1.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #162 / 487
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #170 / 521
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 38
Rank #51 / 775
Private / Companion Suites
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 12
Rank #185 / 548
A+Misty Farnstrom8
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 6
Rank #427 / 490
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 487
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Ridge at the Stratford 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 Ridge at the Stratford

What neighborhood is Ridge at the Stratford in?

Ridge at the Stratford is in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix.

Who is the owner of Ridge at the Stratford?

Ridge at the Stratford is legally operated by Vop Phoenix, LLC, and administered by Jesse Zamudio.

Is Ridge at the Stratford in a walkable area?

Ridge at the Stratford has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Ridge at the Stratford?

According to AZ state health department records, Ridge at the Stratford's license number is AL12429C.

When does Ridge at the Stratford's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Ridge at the Stratford's license expires on February 2, 2027.

How long has Ridge at the Stratford been in business?

Ridge at the Stratford has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ridge at the Stratford?

Yes, Ridge at the Stratford allows residents to bring their pets.

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