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 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 161st 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.
14 years in operation Rank #140 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #291 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2012
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
Deficiencies
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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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 5 | This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Arizona average (8 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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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 #379 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 379th 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. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 24, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies during the on-site review.
- January 12, 2024 inspection cited one deficiency for failure to document services provided in resident medical records.
- January 11, 2024 complaint investigation cited two deficiencies for missing documentation of resident exit orientation and disaster plan review details.
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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Compare Assisted Living around Sun City
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.
| Woodmark At Sun City | AL IL MC RC | Sun City | 138
Facility
138
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#52 / 522 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#291 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#307 / 533 | A+ | Charlane M Newby | 14 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#434 / 482 |
| The Gardens of Sun City | AL MC RC | Sun City | 83
Facility
83
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#161 / 522 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#291 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | - | Michelle P Stevenson | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 |
| Meadow Assisted Living Care | AL HOS MC PC | Sun City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#617 / 818 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#384 / 533 | - | Megan Ghelmegeanu | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Forever My Heart | AL | Sun City | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 522 | No |
14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#631 / 818 | Private / Shared Rooms | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#447 / 533 | - | Rafal Jagielski | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| The Heritage Tradition | AL IL MC RC | Sun City West (Sun City West Commercial Core) | - | Yes |
50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#255 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
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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