The Montecito Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
The Montecito Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.
As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.
141-bed community Rank #48 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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.
4 years in operation Rank #405 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #360 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 29, 2022
ExpirationApril 28, 2027
License NumberAL12198C
QualificationHealth Care
The Montecito Senior Living is administered by Heath D Van Gysel.
OwnerCap X - Montecito, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactHeath Van Gysel (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
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.
9 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #206 / 290 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 206th out of 290 homes we track in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 290 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 9 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (67% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% below)
• Total deficiencies (67% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 9 | This facility has 67% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (15 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 67% worse Rank #288 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 288th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 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.
| 1.5 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 17% better Rank #142 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 142nd out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 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.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 5 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Arizona average (10 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 6).— At avg Rank #396 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 396th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 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. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 300 / 500 / 807 / 919 / 1108 / 1289 / 958 - 1436 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Montecito Senior Living
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4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to The Montecito Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.67 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.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Garden Ridge Senior Living | AL IL MC | Peoria | 259
Facility
259
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#2 / 521 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#145 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#335 / 548 | - | Holly Vandermate | 81
Facility
81
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#142 / 290 | 11 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#415 / 486 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#183 / 400 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#47 / 400 |
| The Montecito Senior Living | AL IL MC | Peoria | 141
Facility
141
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#48 / 521 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#360 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#405 / 548 | A+ | Heath D Van Gysel | 73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 290 | 10 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#396 / 486 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#288 / 400 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#142 / 400 |
| 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 Lewis | 87
Facility
87
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#95 / 290 | 19 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#461 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#9 / 400 |
| 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 Morales | 90
Facility
90
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#77 / 290 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#142 / 400 |
| Sierra Winds | AL IL NH | Peoria | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#228 / 521 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#290 / 775 | - | 41
Facility
41
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#17 / 548 | A- | Emily Dawson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 18 | 16
Facility
16
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#471 / 486 | 34
Facility
34
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#370 / 400 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#169 / 400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Montecito Senior Living
Who is the owner of The Montecito Senior Living?
The Montecito Senior Living is legally operated by Cap X - Montecito, LLC, and administered by Heath D Van Gysel.
Is The Montecito Senior Living in a walkable area?
The Montecito Senior Living has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Montecito Senior Living?
According to AZ state health department records, The Montecito Senior Living's license number is AL12198C.
When does The Montecito Senior Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Montecito Senior Living's license expires on April 28, 2027.
How long has The Montecito Senior Living been in business?
The Montecito Senior Living has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Montecito Senior Living?
Yes, The Montecito Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Montecito Senior Living?
Heath D Van Gysel is the administrator of The Montecito Senior Living.
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