The Citadel Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ
The Citadel Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ
Overview of The Citadel Senior Living Community
The Citadel Senior Living Community in Mesa, Arizona offers senior living near me with a warm and supportive environment where they can thrive. With no buy-in fees and convenient month-to-month leases, The Citadel provides flexibility and peace of mind.
The Citadel offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living residents enjoy the freedom of their own apartment without the worry of maintenance or chores. Housekeeping, meal service, and transportation are available for those who desire them. For those who need a helping hand with daily activities, The Citadel’s Assisted Living program provides personalized care plans. A dedicated staff is available 24/7 to ensure residents’ safety and well-being. The Citadel prioritizes resident wellness and offers a variety of amenities to keep residents active and engaged. Take a dip in the heated pool, relax in the jacuzzi, or challenge friends to a game of billiards. A fitness room, library, and beauty salon are also available for resident use.
The Citadel understands the importance of social connection. A full calendar of activities offers something for everyone, from ice cream socials and arts and crafts classes to lectures and live entertainment. Regular outings and excursions provide opportunities to explore the Mesa area.
150-bed community Rank #39 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 522 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
25 years in operation Rank #384 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #529 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th out of 818 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 15, 2022
ExpirationMarch 14, 2027
License NumberAL12140C
QualificationHealth Care
The Citadel Senior Living Community is administered by Karina Villacorta.
OwnerBlackbird Senior Living, Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactCory Williams (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
No Alzheimer's certification
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 Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
19 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 19 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 (600% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total complaints (200% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (600% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% above)
• Enforcement actions (678% above)
• Total complaints (200% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 63 | 9 | This facility has 600% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (63 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 600% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.1 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 17% worse |
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 7 | 0.9 | This facility has 678% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 678% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 30 | 5 | This facility has had 500% more total inspections than the Arizona average (30 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 500% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 6 | This facility has 200% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (18 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 200% worse Rank #470 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Citadel Senior Living Community
6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to The Citadel Senior Living Community'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Citadel Senior Living Community | AL IL MC RC | Mesa | 150
Facility
150
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#39 / 522 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#529 / 818 | - | 25
Facility
25
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#384 / 533 | A+ | Karina Villacorta | 63 | 30 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#470 / 482 | 63 | 2.1 |
| Brookdale North Mesa | AL MC | Mesa (East Brown Road) | 103
Facility
103
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#124 / 522 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#106 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#56 / 533 | - | Dylan Morris | 81 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#346 / 482 | 18 | 3.0 |
| Brookdale East Arbor | AL | Mesa (East Arbor Avenue) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 522 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#361 / 818 | Suite | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#38 / 533 | A+ | Samantha E Branson | 99 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Fellowship Square-Mesa | AL IL MC | Mesa (East Main Street) | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#195 / 522 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#8 / 533 | A+ | Jon S Williams | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Windsong Care | AL HOS | Mesa (Summer Place Trails) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#278 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#171 / 533 | - | Ana Mccann | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 | 2 | 1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Citadel Senior Living Community
Who is the owner of The Citadel Senior Living Community?
The Citadel Senior Living Community is legally operated by Blackbird Senior Living, Inc, and administered by Karina Villacorta.
Is The Citadel Senior Living Community in a walkable area?
The Citadel Senior Living Community has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Citadel Senior Living Community?
According to AZ state health department records, The Citadel Senior Living Community's license number is AL12140C.
When does The Citadel Senior Living Community's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Citadel Senior Living Community's license expires on March 14, 2027.
How long has The Citadel Senior Living Community been in business?
The Citadel Senior Living Community has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Citadel Senior Living Community?
Yes, The Citadel Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Citadel Senior Living Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Citadel Senior Living Community is registered as a for-profit in AZ.
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