The Retreat at Alameda
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
The Retreat at Alameda
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
Overview of The Retreat at Alameda
A hundred and four beds puts The Retreat at Alameda in a different category than the small, ten-bed homes scattered around Phoenix. This is a larger operation, two stories, tucked into the Alameda Business Park area of Maricopa County at 1920 W Alameda Road. Kari Curry administers the place; it’s been running for five years now.
Scale changes how care gets structured here; instead of one flat tier, residents fall into either directed care, which tops out at 32 people, or personal care, which can hold up to 72. Add memory care into that mix and you get a building set up to handle a genuinely wide range of need, not just one type of resident. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, so there’s some flexibility in how people actually live day to day.
Getting around outside the building is another story. Walk Score sits at 27, which is low. so most trips off the property mean getting in a car, not walking down the block.
Food is handled by professional chefs working restaurant-style service, built around fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary accommodations available when a resident’s health calls for it. Feeding over a hundred residents well, with individual accommodations, takes real kitchen infrastructure.
On the regulatory side, state inspection activity here has tended to center on care planning, documentation practices, and general housekeeping and upkeep, the kind of oversight that shows up in day-to-day operations rather than pointing to specific incidents.
Put simply, this is a large-scale community built to flex across care levels, from lighter personal care up through memory care, for families who need options under one roof more than they need a walkable neighborhood.
104-bed community Rank #123 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd 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.
5 years in operation Rank #345 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #516 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 516th 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.
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 23, 2021
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License NumberAL11776C
QualificationHealth Care
The Retreat at Alameda is administered by Kari Curry.
OwnerRetreat- Title Holding, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKari Davis Curry (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
No Alzheimer's certification
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 (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
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.
| 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.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% 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 #392 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 392nd 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.
- January 2, 2026 inspection closed with no deficiencies, and the $250 fine from prior enforcement was paid in full by the due date.
- Repeated deficiencies involved failure to provide required emergency responder documentation, resulting in multiple enforcement actions and fines since July 2024.
- Complaint investigations from 2024–2025 found recurring issues with emergency responder documentation, premises safety, and administration notifications, with some education and partial corrections provided.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Retreat at Alameda
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1920 W Alameda Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Alameda
What neighborhood is The Retreat at Alameda in?
The Retreat at Alameda is in the Alameda Business Park neighborhood of Phoenix.
Who is the owner of The Retreat at Alameda?
The Retreat at Alameda is legally operated by Retreat- Title Holding, LLC, and administered by Kari Curry.
Is The Retreat at Alameda in a walkable area?
The Retreat at Alameda has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Retreat at Alameda?
According to AZ state health department records, The Retreat at Alameda's license number is AL11776C.
When does The Retreat at Alameda's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Retreat at Alameda's license expires on March 31, 2027.
How long has The Retreat at Alameda been in business?
The Retreat at Alameda has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Alameda?
Yes, The Retreat at Alameda allows residents to bring their pets.
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