
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 #244 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 528 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
8 years in operation Rank #244 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th 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: 36 / 100 Rank #414 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 414th out of 819 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: 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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Kyle Oura, Owner (per BBB, record updated May 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Private Bathrooms
Large Screen Hdtv
Netflix
Dish Network
Roll-In Showers
Weekly Laundry
Housekeeping
Hygiene Assistance
Wellness Visits
Diabetic Support
Garden
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)
Latest Inspection
April 24, 2025
Compliance (Annual)
No deficiencies
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
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 24, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
- May 11, 2023 inspection cited five deficiencies including fall prevention training, documentation delays, personnel records, vaccination notices, and emergency exit access.
- No complaints were filed or substantiated between inspections, showing no resident grievances despite prior deficiencies.
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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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#191 / 528 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 819 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 69
Facility
69
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#40 / 54 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#449 / 479 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#13 / 38 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 38 |
| Vista Living Camelback | AL HOS MC | Phoenix (Arcadia) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#244 / 528 | No |
36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#414 / 819 | - | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#244 / 533 | A+ | Deborah L Anderson | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| Mardon Assisted Living Homes I | AL | Phoenix (Alhambra) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#244 / 528 | No |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#517 / 819 | Private Rooms | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#56 / 533 | A+ | Amalia M Cimpean | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
| Sagewood | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Desert Ridge West) | - | Yes |
12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#659 / 819 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#72 / 533 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fellowship Square of Phoenix, a Christian Care Company | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (North Mountain Village) | - | No |
58
Facility
58
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#168 / 819 | - | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#8 / 533 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
Who is the administrator of Vista Living Camelback?
Deborah L Anderson is the administrator of Vista Living Camelback.
How many beds does Vista Living Camelback have?
Vista Living Camelback has 10 beds.
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