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West Valley Helping Hands
Tucked away in the serene area of Peoria, AZ, West Valley Helping Hands offers a peaceful environment for assisted living. The community ensures residents are receiving quality care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and convenient living experience. As an intimate community, West Valley Helping Hands fosters tight-knit connections and guarantees personalized and focused care.
With 24/7 supervision and a round-the-clock care team, the community ensures residents feel safe, secure, and at ease in their living environment. Fun and engaging activities are also available to give residents opportunities for social engagement and physical activity. At West Valley Helping Hands, you can enjoy compassionate care and vibrant experiences while staying close to life amenities in the city.
Community insights.
About this community
West Valley Helping Hands is administered by Livia Radu.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (42% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 12 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 42% better Rank #249 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 249th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.5 | 2.41 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.5 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 45% worse Rank #375 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 375th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection 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. |
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Enforcement actions
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
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 |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.7 | 2 | This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near West Valley Helping Hands
3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to West Valley Helping Hands'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.
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.
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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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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| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Peoria | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#91 / 487 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#468 / 740 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#3 / 529 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 19 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#464 / 489 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#224 / 486 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#96 / 486 |
| Desert Winds Assisted Living | AL IL MC | Peoria (Desert Winds Mod) | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#128 / 487 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#226 / 740 | - | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#56 / 529 | - | Nora Dartoe | 9 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#400 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
| Fletcher Farms Assisted Living | AL MC | Peoria (Riverstone Estates) | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#203 / 487 | No |
33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#417 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#147 / 529 | - | Mariafe S Castro | 3 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#310 / 486 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#368 / 486 |
| West Valley Helping Hands | AL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#398 / 487 | No |
19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#553 / 740 | Private / Shared Rooms | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#276 / 529 | - | Livia Radu | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 489 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#249 / 486 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#375 / 486 |
| Creative Care Assisted Living | AL | Grande Peoria (Sunrise) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
49
Rank
#413 / 487 | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#528 / 740 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#187 / 529 | A+ | Simona Duican | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 489 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 486 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 486 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
West Valley Helping Hands is located in Peoria, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Valley Helping Hands
What neighborhood is West Valley Helping Hands in?
West Valley Helping Hands is in the Desert Harbor neighborhood of Peoria.
Who is the owner of West Valley Helping Hands?
West Valley Helping Hands is legally operated by Ampo LLC, and administered by Livia Radu.
Is West Valley Helping Hands in a walkable area?
West Valley Helping Hands has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of West Valley Helping Hands?
According to AZ state health department records, West Valley Helping Hands's license number is AL11062H.
When does West Valley Helping Hands's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, West Valley Helping Hands's license expires on February 28, 2027.
How long has West Valley Helping Hands been in business?
West Valley Helping Hands has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at West Valley Helping Hands?
No, West Valley Helping Hands has a no-pet policy.
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