The Gardens of Sun City
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sun City, AZ
The Gardens of Sun City
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sun City, AZ
Overview of The Gardens of Sun City
Located in the invigorating neighborhood of Sun City, AZ, The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy direct access to dining, shopping, and cultural galore in the heart of Sun City. A wide range of accommodations with several floor plans are tailored to the needs of its residents. With a caring and engaging team, this community provides memory care services through state-of-the-art engagement technology. This comprehensive technology is thoughtfully created to foster communication, enhance the resident experience, maintain connectivity, and enrich well-being.
The community is committed to providing exceptional amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with delectable meals based on dietary needs, a full calendar of social activities, and newsletters. Meet new friends and build lasting relationships through various trips and activities in nearby places. With The Gardens of Sun City Senior Living, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.
83-bed community Rank #161 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
14 years in operation Rank #171 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #290 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2012
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 17 days
License NumberAL8809C
QualificationHealth Care
The Gardens of Sun City is administered by Michelle P Stevenson.
OwnerSnh Se Tenant Trs, Inc
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
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 (25% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Complaints per year (17% below)
• Total deficiencies (25% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Complaints per year (17% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 12 | This facility has 25% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (15 vs. AZ avg 12).↑ 25% worse Rank #375 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 375th 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.7 | 2.41 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.7 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 29% better Rank #239 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 239th 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. |
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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.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 5 | This facility has had 80% more total inspections than the Arizona average (9 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% 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.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #387 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 387th 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 2.5 | 3 | This facility has 17% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.5 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 17% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Places of interest near The Gardens of Sun City
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sun City's city center to The Gardens of Sun City'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.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Woodmark At Sun City | AL IL MC RC | Sun City | 138
Facility
138
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#52 / 521 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#290 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#50 / 548 | A+ | Charlane M Newby | 16 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#442 / 490 | 73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#484 / 487 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#414 / 487 |
| The Gardens of Sun City | AL MC RC | Sun City | 83
Facility
83
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#161 / 521 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#290 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#171 / 548 | - | Michelle P Stevenson | 9 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#387 / 490 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#375 / 487 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#239 / 487 |
| Meadow Assisted Living Care | AL HOS MC PC | Sun City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#615 / 775 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#405 / 548 | - | Megan Ghelmegeanu | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Forever My Heart | AL | Sun City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#629 / 775 | Private / Shared Rooms | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#468 / 548 | - | Rafal Jagielski | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Orange Garden Assisted Living | AL HOS | Sun City (Deer Valley Ranch) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#665 / 775 | Private Rooms | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#371 / 548 | - | Nevien Zaitoon | 3 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#398 / 487 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#439 / 487 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
The Gardens of Sun City is located in Sun City, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Sun City
Who is the owner of The Gardens of Sun City?
The Gardens of Sun City is legally operated by Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc., and administered by Michelle P Stevenson.
Is The Gardens of Sun City in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Sun City has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Gardens of Sun City?
According to AZ state health department records, The Gardens of Sun City's license number is AL8809C.
When does The Gardens of Sun City's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Gardens of Sun City's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How long has The Gardens of Sun City been in business?
The Gardens of Sun City has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Sun City?
Yes, The Gardens of Sun City allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Gardens of Sun City?
Michelle P Stevenson is the administrator of The Gardens of Sun City.
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