Southwest Comfort Care

Southwest Comfort Care

Overview of Southwest Comfort Care

Southwest Comfort Care, nestled in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a senior living community dedicated to offering its residents exemplary accommodations and compassionate care. With a highly trained and devoted staff, Southwest Comfort Care prioritizes individualized attention and comprehensive support for each resident. This community aims to cultivate a secure and vibrant space where residents flourish while receiving tailored and exceptional care.

This community boasts extensive amenities and activities meticulously designed to surpass resident expectations. Located minutes away from old town Scottsdale, Southwest Comfort Care specializes in providing superior services within a comforting home environment. Services include on-call access to physicians and registered nurses, specialized care for varying mobility levels, hospice and dementia care, physical and occupational therapy, home health monitoring, salon, and barber services, assistance with personal hygiene, laundry, housekeeping, individualized call systems, access to cable TV and high-speed internet, including video chat capabilities, wheelchair accessibility, delightful home-cooked meals, personalized care plans, recreational activities, and memorable birthday celebrations.

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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #284 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 284th out of 534 assisted living communities 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 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.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$3500 - $5000/Month

License Details

QualificationHealth Care

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Safety FeaturesSafe and secure property.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesRecreational and social activities available
Specific ProgramsOn-Call physicians & registered nurses, Ambulatory to Non-Ambulatory Services, Hospice and Dementia Care, Occupational and physical therapy, Home Health, Medical & medication monitoring 24/7/365, Wound therapy, Haircuts (salon and barber-type), Bathing and other personal hygiene assistance, Laundry service, Housekeeping service, Individual call system to alert staff, Internet, and access for video chat like Skype and Facetime, Wheelchair accessibility, Home-cooked meals, Personalized care programs, Recreational and social activities, Birthday celebrations

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story

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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:
• Total deficiencies (130% above)
• Enforcement actions (456% 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. 2310.0 This facility has 130% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (23 vs. AZ avg 10).↑ 130% worse Rank #376 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 376th 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.
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. 50.9 This facility has 456% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 456% worse

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Southwest Comfort Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.29 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center)

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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Sunrise of Scottsdale
AL
MC
RC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
110
Facility 110
AZ AVG 47
Rank #83 / 448
Yes
73
Facility 73
AZ AVG 35
Rank #17 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 11
Rank #70 / 450
-Erik G Thompson7
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 9
Rank #185 / 432
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #115 / 432
Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Scottsdale (Scottsdale Pueblo Norte)
60
Facility 60
AZ AVG 47
Rank #139 / 448
Yes
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 35
Rank #13 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #81 / 450
-Dawn R Larrarte2
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 9
Rank #162 / 432
2.0
Facility 2.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #228 / 432
The Springs of Scottsdale
AL
IL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 47
Rank #145 / 448
No
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 35
Rank #58 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 11
Rank #61 / 450
A+Terri L Stapleton4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #83 / 432
Southwest Comfort Care
AL
Scottsdale (South Scottsdale)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
Yes
31
Facility 31
AZ AVG 35
Rank #284 / 534
-
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 11
Rank #281 / 450
-Sam Ferreri-
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #376 / 432
-
Sunrise Care Homes Shea
AL
HOS
MC
Scottsdale (Central Scottsdale)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 35
Rank #357 / 534
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
AZ AVG 11
Rank #369 / 450
-Elio Sarmiento2
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 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

Southwest Comfort Care is located in Scottsdale, 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 Southwest Comfort Care

What neighborhood is Southwest Comfort Care in?

Southwest Comfort Care is in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale.

Is Southwest Comfort Care in a walkable area?

Southwest Comfort Care has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Southwest Comfort Care?

Yes, Southwest Comfort Care allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Southwest Comfort Care?

The team at Southwest Comfort Care can be reached at info@southwestcomfortcare.com.

Who is the administrator of Southwest Comfort Care?

Sam Ferreri is the administrator of Southwest Comfort Care.

How many beds does Southwest Comfort Care have?

Southwest Comfort Care has 10 beds.

How much does Southwest Comfort Care cost per month?

Pricing at Southwest Comfort Care starts at $3,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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