
Vista Living Camelback
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
Vista Living Camelback
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
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.
10-bed community Rank #237 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
8 years in operation Rank #277 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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: 36 / 100 Rank #412 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th 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 Home
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 21, 2017
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License NumberAL10620H
QualificationHealth Care
Vista Living Camelback is administered by Deborah L Anderson.
OwnerVista Living, LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Laundry
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Garden
Large Screen Hdtv
Netflix
Roll-In Showers
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s Care
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 unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Enforcement actions
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 5 | 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?
Building Type: 1-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
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7.2 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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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| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Arcadia | AL MC | Phoenix (Arcadia Lite) | 135
Facility
135
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#57 / 521 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#60 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#84 / 548 | A+ | Travis Garrard | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#383 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| Shadow Mountain Memory Care | AL MC RC | Phoenix (Paradise Valley Oasis) | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#51 / 775 | Private / Companion Suites | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#185 / 548 | A+ | Misty Farnstrom | 95
Facility
95
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#50 / 290 | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#423 / 486 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#2 / 400 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#2 / 400 |
| The Palazzo | AL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Leescroft) | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#184 / 521 | No |
68
Facility
68
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#66 / 775 | - | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#513 / 548 | - | Charles B Kerby | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#320 / 486 | 60
Facility
60
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#393 / 400 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#391 / 400 |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#456 / 486 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#342 / 400 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#152 / 400 |
| Vista Living Camelback | AL HOS MC | Phoenix (Arcadia) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#412 / 775 | - | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#277 / 548 | A+ | Deborah L Anderson | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 486 | - | - |
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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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