Vista Living Camelback
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ

Vista Living Camelback

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ

Overview of Vista Living Camelback

Ten beds is the first thing worth knowing about Vista Living Camelback, tucked into Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood at 5528 E Calle Tuberia in Maricopa County. Eight years in, under Executive Director Dean Hency, who’s logged more than two decades in healthcare leadership and holds a master’s in healthcare administration. Deborah L. Anderson runs day-to-day operations as administrator; Kyle Oura owns the place.

With just 10 residents at capacity, staff-to-resident contact tends to run closer than at larger communities, and this one leans into that: assisted living paired with a dedicated memory care track, including Alzheimer’s care specifically named among its programs. Walk Score lands at 36, so don’t expect to stroll to the pharmacy; most errands here need a car.

On the clinical side, licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock, backed by rehabilitation and respite services. Rooms are private, bathrooms are private, and showers are roll-in. Diabetic support and wellness visits round out the medical picture.

Meals come chef-prepared, three times daily, with dietary accommodations built in. There’s a garden, a backyard, and, oddly specific but true, a saltwater aquarium. Safety runs through a wireless pendant system with continuous staff monitoring.

State inspection activity at Vista Living has centered on staffing credentials, documentation and care planning, and fall prevention protocols, the kind of regulatory attention that tends to focus on process rather than on incidents of harm.

This is a small-footprint community built around close staff contact, dedicated memory care, and daily medical touchpoints, in a car-dependent stretch of Arcadia where the tradeoff is intimacy over walkability.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #170 / 448Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 170th out of 448 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #200 / 450Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 200th out of 450 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #253 / 534Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 253rd out of 534 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
36 / 100
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 Home
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 21, 2017
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License NumberAL10620H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vista Living Camelback is administered by Deborah L Anderson.

OwnerVista Living, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Bathrooms
Laundry
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Garden
Large Screen Hdtv
Netflix
Roll-In Showers
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s Care

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 1 inspection

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.

Since 2025 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (100% 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. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 432 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 432 assisted living communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 432 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 1-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Dean Hency

Executive Director

Dean Hency is the Executive Director at Vista Living Camelback, bringing over two decades of healthcare leadership experience. He has extensive expertise in assisted living operations, behavioral health, and dementia care. Dean holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration and excels in operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality care and a supportive community environment.

Places of interest near Vista Living Camelback

Address 7.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Vista Living Camelback's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix

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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Avista Senior Living North Mountain
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Globa)
149
Facility 149
AZ AVG 47
Rank #28 / 448
Yes
75
Facility 75
AZ AVG 35
Rank #11 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #99 / 450
A+Candice A Fine10
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #228 / 432
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #115 / 432
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia
AL
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia Lite)
135
Facility 135
AZ AVG 47
Rank #44 / 448
Yes
69
Facility 69
AZ AVG 35
Rank #30 / 534
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 11
Rank #56 / 450
A+Travis Garrard8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
Cave Creek Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Cave Creek (Desert View Village)
97
Facility 97
AZ AVG 47
Rank #101 / 448
Yes
25
Facility 25
AZ AVG 35
Rank #340 / 534
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 11
Rank #415 / 450
-Michelle Toft5
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432
Shadow Mountain Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 47
Rank #126 / 448
Yes
70
Facility 70
AZ AVG 35
Rank #24 / 534
Private / Companion Suites
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #126 / 450
A+Misty Farnstrom8
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #79 / 432
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #79 / 432
Vista Living Camelback
AL
HOS
MC
Phoenix (Arcadia)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 47
Rank #170 / 448
No
36
Facility 36
AZ AVG 35
Rank #253 / 534
-
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #200 / 450
A+Deborah L Anderson1
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 432
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 432

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AZ assisted living 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

Vista Living Camelback is located in Phoenix, 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 Vista Living Camelback

What neighborhood is Vista Living Camelback in?

Vista Living Camelback is in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix.

Who is the owner of Vista Living Camelback?

Vista Living Camelback is legally operated by Vista Living, LLC, and administered by Deborah L Anderson.

Is Vista Living Camelback in a walkable area?

Vista Living Camelback has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Vista Living Camelback?

According to AZ state health department records, Vista Living Camelback's license number is AL10620H.

When does Vista Living Camelback's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Vista Living Camelback's license expires on November 30, 2026.

How long has Vista Living Camelback been in business?

Vista Living Camelback has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Vista Living Camelback?

No, Vista Living Camelback has a no-pet policy.

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