Brookdale Union Hills
Memory Care in Peoria
Memory Care in Peoria
Overview of Brookdale Union Hills
Brookdale Union Hills, which can be found at 9296 West Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ, is a dedicated memory care community that provides exceptional care for individuals with dementia. Brookdale Union Hills prides itself on creating a secure, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy a high quality of life through personalized care and engaging activities. Brookdale Union Hills offers specialized memory care programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their Clare Bridge program, designed for mid to late stages of dementia, and the Solace program, for advanced stages of dementia, provide compassionate, individualized care.
The care team focuses on consistent care assignments, ensuring that each resident receives the personal attention they deserve. The community also offers devotional services, walking club outings, movie nights, and music-based activities like karaoke, all contributing to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere. With amenities like an emergency alert system, pet-friendly policies, transportation, and a beauty/barber shop, Brookdale Union Hills ensures that every resident feels safe, cared for, and at home.
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Brookdale Union Hills is administrated by Sarah A James.
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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 160 / 240 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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Types of Care at Brookdale Union Hills
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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.
14 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
13 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
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13 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
12 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
0.9 deficiencies per inspection
Arizona average: 1.8 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Union Hills
The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025, found one deficiency related to a failure to notify the Department immediately of a change in manager during a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving documentation issues, medication administration, resident service plans, and abuse reporting. Enforcement actions included several fines totaling over $8,500, with the most recent fines paid in full and no license suspensions or immediate jeopardy findings listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no notable substantiated cases reported. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, though recent inspections indicate fewer deficiencies compared to earlier reports.
Compare Memory Care around Peoria The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| Brookdale Union Hills |
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| AZ Life Assisted Living & Memory Care II |
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— 3.25 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)
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