Vista Ranch Assisted Living
Vista Ranch Assisted Living
Overview of Vista Ranch Assisted Living
Enjoy a blissful retirement at Vista Ranch Assisted Living, a hidden Gem in Mesa, AZ. Step inside this ranch style community with a cozy vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of comfort and belonging. Residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7.
Residents will not run out of things to do with fun recreational activities and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and strengths. Enjoy delicious meals based on healthy nutrition alongside tasty delightful snacks, served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Mobile doctors and pharmacies, medication management, and music therapy are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. With its welcoming spaces and exceptional services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.
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.
9 years in operation Rank #254 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th 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: 14 / 100 Rank #629 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 629th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Best in Senior Living Award
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceApril 8, 2017
License NumberAL10463H
QualificationHealth Care
Vista Ranch Assisted Living is administered by Daniel Cioara.
OwnerVista Ranch LLC
Safety FeaturesSecure entry points, accessible building design, emergency call systems, and caregivers available 24/7.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactEriona Robescu (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsActivity Program
Touring HoursMonday - Sunday: 8 AM - 7 PM
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
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.
| 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
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #178 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 178th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Music and Arts Classes
Places of interest near Vista Ranch Assisted Living
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Vista Ranch Assisted Living'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 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.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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| Brookdale North Mesa | AL MC | Mesa | 103
Facility
103
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#124 / 521 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#106 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#72 / 548 | - | Dylan Morris | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 8 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#90 / 400 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#24 / 400 |
| Brookdale East Arbor | AL | Mesa | 72
Facility
72
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#170 / 521 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#360 / 775 | Suite | 30
Facility
30
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#37 / 548 | A+ | Samantha E Branson | 99
Facility
99
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#31 / 290 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#269 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#114 / 400 |
| Emerald Groves Assisted Living | AL RESC | Mesa | 31
Facility
31
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#227 / 521 | No |
10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#676 / 775 | - | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#72 / 548 | A+ | Jennifer L Tonna | 91
Facility
91
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#70 / 290 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#162 / 400 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#159 / 400 |
| Vista Ranch Assisted Living | AL | Mesa (Estate Grove Valencia Est) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#629 / 775 | Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#254 / 548 | - | Daniel Cioara | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | - | - |
| Minnie Lee’s Senior Home Care | AL ADC MC RC | Mesa (Summit Shadows) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 521 | No |
53
Facility
53
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#218 / 775 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#405 / 548 | - | Ladonna Edgington | 100
Facility
100
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#1 / 290 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#178 / 486 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#29 / 400 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#47 / 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Ranch Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Vista Ranch Assisted Living in?
Vista Ranch Assisted Living is in the Estate Grove Valencia Est neighborhood of Mesa.
Who is the owner of Vista Ranch Assisted Living?
Vista Ranch Assisted Living is legally operated by Vista Ranch LLC, and administered by Daniel Cioara.
Is Vista Ranch Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Vista Ranch Assisted Living has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Vista Ranch Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Vista Ranch Assisted Living's license number is AL10463H.
How long has Vista Ranch Assisted Living been in business?
Vista Ranch Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Vista Ranch Assisted Living?
No, Vista Ranch Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Vista Ranch Assisted Living?
Daniel Cioara is the administrator of Vista Ranch Assisted Living.
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