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Silver Birch of Avondale
Exterior view of Silver Birch of Avondale facility entrance A well-maintained outdoor space with seating and landscaping Outdoor seating area with fireplace at dusk A cozy common area with modern decor Bright interior view of a salon area with styling chairs

Silver Birch of Avondale

295 E Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Silver Birch of Avondale

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Silver Birch of Avondale is an assisted living community in Avondale, AZ. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining a personal living space. The community has 164 beds.

Housing includes studios, residences with one bedroom, and residences with two bedrooms, so someone can live alone or two people can move in together. A Walk Score of 63 makes the area somewhat walkable; some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently. Jo Ellen E Bleavins serves as the administrator, and Silver Birch of Avondale may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks and wants one of these living arrangements.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 164 Rank #21 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 487 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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #276 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 276th out of 529 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #112 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 740 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
IssuanceJune 14, 2019
License NumberAL10996C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silver Birch of Avondale is administered by Jo Ellen E Bleavins.

OwnerAvondale Van Buren Alf, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactJennifer Nealon (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (91% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% 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. 2111 This facility has 91% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (21 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 91% worse Rank #411 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 411th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.12.55 This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.1 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 57% better Rank #198 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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.
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. 205 This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Arizona average (20 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% 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. 96 This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 50% worse Rank #438 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 438th out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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. 32 This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 50% worse
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Avondale's city center to Silver Birch of Avondale'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. 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.
Silver Birch of Avondale
AL
Avondale
164
Facility 164
AZ AVG 49
Rank #21 / 487
No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #276 / 529
-Jo Ellen E Bleavins20
9
Facility 9
AZ AVG 6
Rank #438 / 489
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 9
Rank #411 / 486
1.1
Facility 1.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #198 / 486
Grand Court of Mesa
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mesa (Hohokam Highlands)
140
Facility 140
AZ AVG 49
Rank #40 / 487
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Private, 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A+Cheyenne Hull13
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 6
Rank #452 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 49
Rank #48 / 487
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 38
Rank #58 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 12
Rank #76 / 529
A+Travis Garrard8
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 6
Rank #387 / 489
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #89 / 486
Brookdale East Tucson
AL
Tucson (Hidden Hills)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 49
Rank #159 / 487
Yes
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 38
Rank #389 / 740
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 12
Rank #44 / 529
A+Ryan D Gallion3
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 6
Rank #273 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
The Springs of Scottsdale
AL
IL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 49
Rank #166 / 487
No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 38
Rank #112 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 12
Rank #84 / 529
A+Terri L Stapleton4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #89 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486

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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Birch of Avondale

Who is the owner of Silver Birch of Avondale?

Silver Birch of Avondale is legally operated by Avondale Van Buren Alf, LLC, and administered by Jo Ellen E Bleavins.

Is Silver Birch of Avondale in a walkable area?

Silver Birch of Avondale has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Silver Birch of Avondale?

According to AZ state health department records, Silver Birch of Avondale's license number is AL10996C.

How long has Silver Birch of Avondale been in business?

Silver Birch of Avondale has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Silver Birch of Avondale?

No, Silver Birch of Avondale has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Silver Birch of Avondale?

Jo Ellen E Bleavins is the administrator of Silver Birch of Avondale.

How many beds does Silver Birch of Avondale have?

Silver Birch of Avondale has 164 beds.

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