Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care
Overview of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care
Tucked in Mesa, Arizona, you’ll find the captivating Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care, a premier destination offering an exceptional experience in residential assisted living. This stunning community boasts a close-knit environment with inviting interiors and picturesque landscapes that will take your breath away. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible views and the exquisite, modern, and clean atmosphere. Every detail, from the thoughtfully selected furniture that emanates tranquility to the impeccable design, is dedicated to creating a peaceful haven for residents.
Canyon Winds goes above and beyond by offering exceptional services in both assisted living and memory care units. They understand that everyone has unique dietary preferences and needs, which is why they cater to different diets with great care and consideration. With wheelchair-accessible showers and high-speed Wi-Fi, they ensure that every resident enjoys convenience and connectivity in their daily lives. Housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry services are all taken care of, freeing residents from the burden of household chores. The paramount importance of security is unquestionable, ensuring peace of mind for everyone, especially those in need of specialized care in the memory care unit.
102-bed community Rank #134 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 529 homes in Arizona for bed count. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation Rank #269 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 269th out of 531 homes in Arizona for years in operation. 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #563 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 563rd out of 819 homes in Arizona for walk score. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 7, 2018
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
License NumberAL10769C
QualificationHealth Care
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is administrated by Celeste L Miller.
OwnerCANYON WINDS RETIREMENT LLC.
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
10 complaints
14 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
13 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 13 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total inspections (180% above)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (65% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total inspections (180% above)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (65% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 1, 2025
Compliance (Annual)
3 deficiencies
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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 14 | 5 | This facility has 180% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (14 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 180% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 6 | This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #443 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 3.3 | 2 | This facility has 65% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 65% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 1, 2025 annual inspection found 3 deficiencies in abuse reporting, disaster plan review, and incident reporting, resulting in out-of-compliance status with the Settlement Agreement Term 5.
- June 6, 2024 complaint investigation cited 9 deficiencies including employee documentation, medication administration, disaster and evacuation drills, fire inspections, and hazardous materials storage, linked to false information and failure to cure violations.
- Multiple complaint investigations between January and July 2024 found no deficiencies, showing some compliance in complaint follow-ups despite ongoing regulatory issues.
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9.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.99 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)
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Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Mesa, Arizona.
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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| ACOYA Mesa by Cogir |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mesa (Encanto Neighborhood) | 188
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188
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#23 / 529 | Yes |
41
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41
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#354 / 819 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
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3
AZ AVG
11
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#415 / 531 | Janette Hansen | 5 | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#319 / 500 |
| Brookdale Baywood |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mesa (South 63Rd Street) | 145
Facility
145
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#48 / 529 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#346 / 819 | - | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#269 / 531 | B M | 19 | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#473 / 500 |
| Brookdale North Mesa |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mesa (East Brown Road) | 103
Facility
103
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#130 / 529 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#106 / 819 | - | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#56 / 531 | Dylan Morris | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 500 |
| Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mesa (East Oasis Street) | 102
Facility
102
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#134 / 529 | No |
22
Facility
22
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#563 / 819 | - | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#269 / 531 | Celeste L Miller | 14 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#443 / 500 |
| Brookdale East Mesa |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Mesa (Buckhorn) | 56
Facility
56
AZ AVG
55
Rank
#203 / 529 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#362 / 819 | - | 19
Facility
19
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#82 / 531 | Travis J Garrard | 11 | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#384 / 500 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care
What neighborhood is Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in?
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the East Oasis Street neighborhood of Mesa.
Who is the owner of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?
The legal owner and operator of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care is Canyon Winds Retirement Llc..
Is Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?
According to AZ state health department records, Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's license number is AL10769C.
When does Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Celeste L Miller is the administrator of Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care.
How many beds does Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
Canyon Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care has 102 beds.
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