Brookdale Trail Ridge

Brookdale Trail Ridge

Overview of Brookdale Trail Ridge

Brookdale Trail Ridge at 21739 North 151st Avenue, Sun City West, AZ, is a memory care community dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel the warmth and sense of family that defines this community. The dedicated care team at Brookdale Trail Ridge is available 24/7 to provide quality care and assistance with activities of daily living. The community offers a variety of amenities, including an emergency alert system, a pet-friendly environment, transportation services, and a library.

Residents can also enjoy a full calendar of activities designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul. Brookdale Trail Ridge’s memory care programs, including Clare Bridge and Solace, are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at different stages of dementia. These programs offer structured routines, purposeful activities, and compassionate care to help residents feel a sense of belonging and purpose. The community’s culinary team, along with experts in dementia care and registered dietitians, guarantees that residents will enjoy a positive dining experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #146 / 262Bed count — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 146th out of 262 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #63 / 270Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis memory care community is ranked 63rd out of 270 memory care communities 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 compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Memory care 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.
19 years
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$5,360/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 21, 2006
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberAL6361C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Trail Ridge is administered by Shartel A Hernandez.

OwnerBrea Sun City West LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Leadership

ContactShartel Hernandez (per state records, record updated Sep 2026)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include yoga, karaoke, jewelry-making, and trivia games
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining program offers three meals per day with healthy snacks available throughout the day.
Brookdale Trail Ridge – Menu

This menu can’t be previewed in your browser.

Open Brookdale Trail Ridge – Menu (PDF)
Download Menu PDF

Contact Brookdale Trail Ridge

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 Info 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (100% above)
• Complaints per year (100% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (96% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 112.0 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 92% better Rank #33 / 254 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 33rd out of 254 memory care communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among the 254 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.12.4 This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.1 vs. AZ avg 2.4).↓ 96% better Rank #33 / 254 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 33rd out of 254 memory care communities we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among the 254 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 185.0 This facility has had 260% more total inspections than the Arizona average (18 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 260% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 126.0 This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (12 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 100% worse Rank #229 / 257 Total complaints — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 229th out of 257 memory care communities we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among the 257 memory care communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 63.0 This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 3).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Trail Ridge

Floor plan 2
Floor plan 3
Floor plan 4
Floor plan 5

Places of interest near Brookdale Trail Ridge

Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sun City West's city center to Brookdale Trail Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.79 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Del E Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | Meeker Blvd.)

Calculate Travel Distance to Brookdale Trail Ridge

Add your location

Address

Compare Memory Care around the area

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.

Type of Care MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Brookdale Trail Ridge
MC
Sun City West
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 75
Rank #146 / 262
Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
AZ AVG 13
Rank #63 / 270
Shartel A Hernandez18
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 9
Rank #33 / 254
0.1
Facility 0.1
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #33 / 254
Brookdale Camino del Sol
MC
Sun City West (Sun City West Commercial Core)
52
Facility 52
AZ AVG 75
Rank #154 / 262
Yes
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 38
Rank #85 / 331
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 13
Rank #28 / 270
Heather Mcbride14
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 9
Rank #110 / 254
0.5
Facility 0.5
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #49 / 254

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other AZ memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arizona

Brookdale Trail Ridge is located in Sun City West, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

Get Financial aid guidance

Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Trail Ridge

Who is the owner of Brookdale Trail Ridge?

Brookdale Trail Ridge is legally operated by Brea Sun City West LLC, and administered by Shartel A Hernandez.

What is the license number of Brookdale Trail Ridge?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Trail Ridge's license number is AL6361C.

When does Brookdale Trail Ridge's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale Trail Ridge's license expires on October 31, 2026.

How long has Brookdale Trail Ridge been in business?

Brookdale Trail Ridge has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Trail Ridge have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Trail Ridge on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Trail Ridge?

Yes, Brookdale Trail Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Trail Ridge?

Shartel A Hernandez is the administrator of Brookdale Trail Ridge.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance