Overview of Caring Hearts Senior Care

Beautifully set in the harmonious neighborhood of West Memory Lane, Surprise, AZ, Caring Hearts Senior Care is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With its purposely designed and cozy accommodations, residents will surely have a comfortable and safe retirement. A compassionate and highly trained team attends to residents’ needs to ensure a worry-free retirement.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted for residents to remain socially connected and active. Medication management and non-ambulatory care are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Healthy and delicious meals are served to meet dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those who need extra support in living their day-to-day lives with its dedicated services.

Bed community size
8-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 20, 2022
ExpirationOctober 19, 2026
License NumberAL12405H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Caring Hearts Senior Care is administered by Rafael Velciu.

OwnerCARING HEARTS SENIOR CARE, LLC

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactAndreea Velciu

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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.

We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

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Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the Arizona benchmark.

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total inspections (60% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
Latest Inspection August 28, 2025 Complaint;Compliance (Annual) 4 deficiencies

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
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. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

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. 25 This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 60% 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 Rank #267 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 267th 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. 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 28, 2025 inspection found four deficiencies in fall prevention training, tuberculosis screening, residency agreements, and directed care services.
  • Enforcement action on August 28, 2025 cited failure to monitor resident egress, creating a health and safety risk.
  • November 21, 2025 enforcement fine was paid in full, resolving the cited violations.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Surprise's city center to Caring Hearts Senior Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Caring Hearts Senior Care is located in Surprise, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Caring Hearts Senior Care

What neighborhood is Caring Hearts Senior Care in?

Caring Hearts Senior Care is in the Continental At Kingswood neighborhood of Surprise.

Is Caring Hearts Senior Care in a walkable area?

Caring Hearts Senior Care has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Caring Hearts Senior Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Caring Hearts Senior Care's license number is AL12405H.

When does Caring Hearts Senior Care's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Caring Hearts Senior Care's license expires on October 19, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Caring Hearts Senior Care?

Rafael Velciu is the administrator of Caring Hearts Senior Care.

How many beds does Caring Hearts Senior Care have?

Caring Hearts Senior Care has 8 beds.

Are there photos of Caring Hearts Senior Care?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Caring Hearts Senior Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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