The Peaks, A Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Flagstaff, AZ

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Flagstaff, AZ

Overview of The Peaks, a Senior Living Community

Serving the area of Flagstaff, AZ, The Peaks, a Senior Living Community is a compassionate senior living community that aims to provide a healthy aging lifestyle. The community offers bungalow living, independent living, assisted living, and memory care to accommodate residents’ ever-changing needs. Residences here are equipped with convenient features and services like housekeeping and maintenance for residents’ convenience.

Cozy common areas, fun activities, and amenities like a salon, fitness center, pool, spa, and library are offered to keep residents stimulated and entertained. Chef-inspired meals are served restaurant-style, giving residents an enjoyable dining experience. With 24-hour team members and emergency call systems, residents here enjoy a comfortable life within a safe and secure setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 92 Rank #121 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 487 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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #60 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 529 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #704 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 704th out of 740 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.
5 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
2
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
IssuanceDecember 4, 2000
License NumberAL2532C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community is administered by Gary Olson.

OwnerNorthern Arizona Senior Living Community, L.l.c

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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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (109% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
• Total complaints (117% above)
• Complaints per year (120% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% 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. 2311 This facility has 109% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (23 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 109% worse Rank #417 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 417th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.42.55 This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.4 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 45% better Rank #221 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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.
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. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% 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. 175 This facility has had 240% more total inspections than the Arizona average (17 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 240% more

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. 136 This facility has 117% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (13 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 117% worse Rank #464 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 464th out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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 2022. 3.31.5 This facility has 120% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.3 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 120% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Three Meals Per Day

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Fitness and Recreation

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Transportation Services

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Flagstaff's city center to The Peaks, A 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The Bluffs of Flagstaff Senior Living
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Flagstaff
113
Facility 113
AZ AVG 49
Rank #84 / 487
Yes
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 38
Rank #691 / 740
-
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 12
Rank #172 / 529
-Andrew Auteri7
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 9
Rank #435 / 486
3.9
Facility 3.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #393 / 486
Highgate Senior Living – Flagstaff
AL
MC
Flagstaff (Mcmillian Mesa)
105
Facility 105
AZ AVG 49
Rank #100 / 487
Yes
21
Facility 21
AZ AVG 38
Rank #539 / 740
Studio
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 12
Rank #383 / 529
--6
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 9
Rank #416 / 486
3.7
Facility 3.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #385 / 486
The Peaks, A Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Flagstaff (Coyote Springs)
92
Facility 92
AZ AVG 49
Rank #121 / 487
Yes
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 38
Rank #704 / 740
Studio
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 12
Rank #60 / 529
A+Gary Olson17
23
Facility 23
AZ AVG 9
Rank #417 / 486
1.4
Facility 1.4
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #221 / 486
Haven Health Flagstaff
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Flagstaff
83
Facility 83
AZ AVG 49
Rank #138 / 487
No
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
Studio--Crystal L Miller21
38
Facility 38
AZ AVG 9
Rank #467 / 486
1.8
Facility 1.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #246 / 486
Brookdale Flagstaff
AL
MC
Flagstaff
74
Facility 74
AZ AVG 49
Rank #142 / 487
Yes
66
Facility 66
AZ AVG 38
Rank #81 / 740
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 12
Rank #276 / 529
-Haralambos Babaletskos12
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #456 / 486
2.8
Facility 2.8
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #335 / 486

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AZ community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community is located in Flagstaff, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Peaks, A Senior Living Community

What neighborhood is The Peaks, A Senior Living Community in?

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community is in the Coyote Springs neighborhood of Flagstaff.

Who is the owner of The Peaks, A Senior Living Community?

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community is legally operated by Northern Arizona Senior Living Community, L.l.c., and administered by Gary Olson.

Is The Peaks, A Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Peaks, A Senior Living Community?

According to AZ state health department records, The Peaks, A Senior Living Community's license number is AL2532C.

How long has The Peaks, A Senior Living Community been in business?

The Peaks, A Senior Living Community has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Peaks, A Senior Living Community?

Yes, The Peaks, A Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Peaks, A Senior Living Community?

Gary Olson is the administrator of The Peaks, A Senior Living Community.

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