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The Forum at Desert Harbor
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Peoria, AZ
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The Forum at Desert Harbor

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Peoria, AZ
13840 N Desert Harbor Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Forum at Desert Harbor

Owned and operated by SNH AZ Tenant LLC, The Forum at Desert Harbor is an assisted living and independent living community in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria, Arizona. The community is part of the Stellar Senior Living group. Morales serves as administrator, and Patricia Christman is the executive director. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is nearby, giving residents and families convenient access to hospital care.

The 50-bed community is moderately sized and has served the Peoria area for 37 years. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 21. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents have access to a dining room, shared gathering areas, walking paths, kitchens, and apartments with walk-in closets. Rehabilitation services, scheduled meals, transportation, activities, and cultural events are also available. Residents can stay active while receiving everyday support.

State inspections by the Arizona Department of Health Services have mainly focused on documentation, staff training, medication storage, and the storage of hazardous materials. Families touring The Forum at Desert Harbor should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 50 Rank #209 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th 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.

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. Rank #25 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th 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.
37 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #572 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 572nd 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
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2020
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License NumberAL11298C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Forum at Desert Harbor is administered by Auxiliadora C Morales.

OwnerSnh Az Tenant LLC

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (38% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% 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. 612 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 50% better Rank #224 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th 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. 1.52.41 This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 38% better Rank #229 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 229th 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. 20.9 This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% 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. 45 This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (4 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

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. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd 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. 0.32 This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better
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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to The Forum at Desert Harbor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.91 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #111 / 521
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #499 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #4 / 548
A+Ian G Lewis19
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 6
Rank #465 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 487
Desert Winds Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 54
Rank #151 / 521
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #241 / 775
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #63 / 548
-Nora Dartoe9
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 6
Rank #400 / 490
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
The Forum at Desert Harbor
AL
IL
Peoria (Desert Harbor)
50
Facility 50
AZ AVG 54
Rank #209 / 521
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #572 / 775
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
37
Facility 37
AZ AVG 12
Rank #25 / 548
-Auxiliadora C Morales4
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 490
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 487
1.5
Facility 1.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #229 / 487
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #237 / 521
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #441 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #159 / 548
-Mariafe S Castro3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 490
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 487
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #369 / 487
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #447 / 521
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #560 / 775
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #201 / 548
A+Simona Duican2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 490
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 487
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

The Forum at Desert Harbor is located in Peoria, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Forum at Desert Harbor

What neighborhood is The Forum at Desert Harbor in?

The Forum at Desert Harbor is in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria.

Who is the owner of The Forum at Desert Harbor?

The Forum at Desert Harbor is legally operated by Snh Az Tenant LLC, and administered by Auxiliadora C Morales.

Is The Forum at Desert Harbor in a walkable area?

The Forum at Desert Harbor has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Forum at Desert Harbor?

According to AZ state health department records, The Forum at Desert Harbor's license number is AL11298C.

When does The Forum at Desert Harbor's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, The Forum at Desert Harbor's license expires on December 31, 2026.

How long has The Forum at Desert Harbor been in business?

The Forum at Desert Harbor has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Forum at Desert Harbor?

Yes, The Forum at Desert Harbor allows residents to bring their pets.

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