Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is a blissful retreat located in the harmonious neighborhood of West Gascon Road, Queen Creek, AZ, offering assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance with a highly skilled and experienced team. Medication management, housekeeping, and laundry are handled by the community for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Utilizing a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents live their golden years doing the things they love and creating unforgettable moments. Here, delightful and nutritious meals are served three times daily for hassle-free dining that satisfies dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who require assistance in their day-to-day activities while having the freedom to spend their retirement as they please.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
7Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #127 / 534Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 534 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.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is administered by Shella Michel.
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.
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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 12 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 25% better Rank #289 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 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
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 2.41 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.3 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↓ 5% better Rank #295 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 295th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 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
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (4 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 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 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 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
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 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 |
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Savanna House | AL MC | Gilbert | 135 | Yes | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#493 / 534 | - | Diana Escobedo | 4 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#116 / 487 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#111 / 487 |
| The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living | AL IL MC | Gilbert | 133 | Yes | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#77 / 534 | B- | Briana Watson | 8 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#427 / 490 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#310 / 487 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#208 / 487 |
| American Orchards | AL MC NH | Gilbert | 53 | Yes | 15 | Studio / Suite | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#188 / 534 | A+ | Jefferson Gerodias | 11 | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#419 / 490 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#177 / 487 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#104 / 487 |
| Canyon Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Gilbert (Gilbert Commons) | 10 | No | 54 | Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#414 / 534 | - | Cristian Pasca | 1 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#182 / 490 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#1 / 487 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 487 |
| Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living | AL RESC | Gilbert (Arrowpoint) | 7 | No | 51 | Private / Shared Rooms | 17
Facility
17
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#127 / 534 | - | Shella Michel | 4 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 | 9
Facility
9
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#289 / 487 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#295 / 487 |
Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is in the Arrowpoint neighborhood of Gilbert.
Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living is legally operated by Gardenia Tranquility LLC, and administered by Shella Michel.
Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to AZ state health department records, Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living's license number is AL7522H.
According to AZ state health department records, Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Yashuas Cedar Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
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