Brookdale East Arbor
Assisted Living · Mesa, AZ

Overview of Brookdale East Arbor

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Brookdale East Arbor offers a vibrant assisted living experience catered to the unique needs of its residents. The community offers studio and one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a private bathroom, ample closet space, and broad windows for natural light. Residents well-being and comfort are guaranteed with 24 hour care support and assistance.

Committed to creating an engaging environment, Brookdale East Arbor offers a wide range of amenities and activities to foster social connections and wellness. Residents enjoy assistance with meal preparation, transportation, medication management, housekeeping, and home maintenance. The community also features common areas, including a game room and landscaped gardens with an outdoor, shaded patio, a fitness center, and a salon, ensuring residents have plenty of space to do the things they love or explore new interests.

(928) 599-2186

Types of Care at Brookdale East Arbor

Assisted Living
Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #177 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 527 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #37 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 531 homes in Arizona. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #362 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 362nd out of 818 homes in Arizona. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 8, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License NumberAL2086C
QualificationHealth Care

Services

Personal Care Services (capacity: 72)
Supervisory Care Services

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale East Arbor is administrated by Samantha E Branson.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactSamantha Branson

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Transportation
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Game Room
Billiards
Landscaped Grounds
Guest Suite(S)
Ice Cream Parlor
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include Bird Buddies group, tai chi, Morning Movers, B-Fit walkers, and arts and crafts club.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,300 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMenus are designed to create memorable dining experiences with healthy, delicious meals using seasonal ingredients.
Brookdale East Arbor – Menu
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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 6 deficiencies 2 complaints 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% below)
• Total inspections (20% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (65% below)
Latest Inspection October 9, 2025 Modification No deficiencies

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. 69 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 23 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.51.8 This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.5 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 17% 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 45 This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 20% better

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. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.72 This facility has 65% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 65% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, was an off-site desktop review with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies, including issues with documentation, medication administration and storage, and premises safety noted in September 2024, as well as documentation-related deficiencies found in June 2023. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for the September 2024 inspection which identified deficiencies connected to multiple complaints. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests some recurring documentation and medication management issues, but the most recent review found no deficiencies, indicating some improvement.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 252 / 288 / 324 / 360 / 372 / 483 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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252 - 483 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale East Arbor

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Brookdale East Arbor P1
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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Brookdale East Arbor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Brookdale East Arbor is located in Mesa, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale East Arbor

What neighborhood is Brookdale East Arbor in?

Brookdale East Arbor is in the East Arbor Avenue neighborhood of Mesa.

Is Brookdale East Arbor in a walkable area?

Brookdale East Arbor 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 Arbor?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Arbor's license number is AL2086C.

When does Brookdale East Arbor's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Brookdale East Arbor's license expires on September 30, 2026.

Does Brookdale East Arbor have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale East Arbor on this page.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale East Arbor?

Samantha E Branson is the administrator of Brookdale East Arbor.

How many beds does Brookdale East Arbor have?

Brookdale East Arbor has 72 beds.

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