Brookdale East Mesa
Brookdale East Mesa
With the seniors’ welfare in mind, Brookdale East Mesa located in the peaceful neighborhood of East Arbor Avenue, Mesa, AZ, is a blissful senior living community focusing on memory care. The community ensures comfort and safety with various floor plans including studio and friendship suite. Experience round-the-clock care and assistance with a team of kind, compassionate, and dedicated professionals.
Brookdale East Mesa places emphasis on the welfare of its residents, employing its signature Clare Bridge and Solace programs which offer personalized care. Residents enjoy their independence and live with dignity with the community’s carefully planned activities and programs. Meals are prepared on schedule to avoid stress and foster familiarity. Amenities include a library, a game room, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, aesthetically landscaped grounds, and walking paths.
56-bed community Rank #197 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 522 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
19 years in operation Rank #83 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #361 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 361st out of 818 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 17, 2006
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License NumberAL6354C
QualificationHealth Care
Brookdale East Mesa is administered by Travis J Garrard.
OwnerBrea East Mesa, LLC
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Activities
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$6,470 per month
Food DescriptionDementia-friendly menus with personal dining assistance as needed.
Brookdale East Mesa – Menu
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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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Enforcement actions (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% 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.
| 3 | 0.9 | This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 11 | 5 | This facility has had 120% more total inspections than the Arizona average (11 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better Rank #379 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 379th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025, resulted in a $500 fine that was paid in full, with no new deficiencies cited.
- Multiple enforcement actions since September 2023 cited repeated medication administration errors and failure to conduct required evacuation drills, posing risks to resident safety.
- Complaint investigations in 2024 found one deficiency for missing emergency responder information but several complaints were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Studio
1
Suite
1
Places of interest near Brookdale East Mesa
7.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Brookdale East Mesa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.6 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)
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Compare Memory Care around Mesa
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.
| Montecito Post Acute and Care | MC NH SNF | Mesa | 222
Facility
222
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#11 / 522 | No |
66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#84 / 818 | - | - | - | Aaron Kuck | 76
Facility
76
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#18 / 54 | 35 | 33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#481 / 482 | 33
Facility
33
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#20 / 35 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#8 / 35 |
| Citadel Post Acute | MC NH SNF | Mesa (East Broadway Road) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 522 | No |
27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#516 / 818 | - | - | F | Cory W Williams | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#14 / 54 | 16 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#462 / 482 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#11 / 35 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#7 / 35 |
| Desert Blossom Health and Rehabilitation | MC NH SNF | Mesa (Buckhorn) | 106
Facility
106
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#119 / 522 | No |
31
Facility
31
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#459 / 818 | - | - | - | David Bush | 73
Facility
73
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 54 | 20 | 18
Facility
18
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#470 / 482 | 37
Facility
37
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#22 / 35 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#17 / 35 |
| Fellowship Square-Mesa | MC AL IL | Mesa (East Main Street) | 59
Facility
59
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#195 / 522 | No |
56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#189 / 818 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46
Facility
46
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#8 / 533 | A+ | Jon S Williams | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#175 / 482 | - | - |
| Brookdale East Mesa | MC | Mesa (Buckhorn) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#197 / 522 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#361 / 818 | Studio / Suite | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#83 / 533 | - | Travis J Garrard | - | 11 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#379 / 482 | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale East Mesa
What neighborhood is Brookdale East Mesa in?
Brookdale East Mesa is in the Buckhorn neighborhood of Mesa.
Who is the owner of Brookdale East Mesa?
Brookdale East Mesa is legally operated by Brea East Mesa, LLC, and administered by Travis J Garrard.
Is Brookdale East Mesa in a walkable area?
Brookdale East Mesa has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale East Mesa?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Mesa's license number is AL6354C.
When does Brookdale East Mesa's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Mesa's license expires on September 30, 2026.
How long has Brookdale East Mesa been in business?
Brookdale East Mesa has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Brookdale East Mesa have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Mesa on this page.
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