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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Vista Living Camelback is administered by Deborah L Anderson.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 1 inspection
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.
Since 2025 vs. Arizona state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 12 | 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
| 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
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Vista Living Camelback'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.
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.
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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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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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| 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 Fine | 10 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#394 / 435 | 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 Garrard | 8 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#358 / 435 | 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 Toft | 5 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 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 Farnstrom | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#394 / 435 | 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 Anderson | 1 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 435 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 432 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 432 |
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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.
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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