Clearwater Ahwatukee
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
Clearwater Ahwatukee
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Phoenix, AZ
Overview of Clearwater Ahwatukee
A luxurious independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility in Phoenix, Clearwater Ahwatukee is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created with the intention of ensuring that residents are able to live a stress-free lifestyle, as well as create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community that ensures families that their loved ones are in great hands.
A member of the Clearwater group, Ahwatukee provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day to day living by socializing at their very own Sky Deck, Silk Tassel Tea Room, and Infusions Wine Cellar; as well as enjoy their essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care. The community’s programs are focused on the well-being of the elderly, which is why they create enriching activities that help nurture their purpose.
163-bed community Rank #29 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
4 years in operation Rank #382 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 382nd 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: 48 / 100 Rank #278 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
AwardsU.S. News & World Report 2025 'Best Senior Living'
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 11, 2022
ExpirationNovember 2, 2026
License NumberAL12388C
QualificationHealth Care
Clearwater Ahwatukee is administrated by Belinda Radder.
OwnerSHP VI AHWATUKEE
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactBelinda Radder
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Luxury Living Spaces
Five-Star Amenities
Landscaped Outdoor Spaces
Gourmet Dining
Fitness Center
Theater
Saltwater Pool
Art Studio
Social Events
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Stays, Therapy Services
Food DescriptionDining options include multiple venues with chef-driven dishes utilizing fresh ingredients.
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 2024 · 2 years of data
6 deficiencies
2 complaints
3 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.
15 points above the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above 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 2024 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)
Latest Inspection
December 18, 2024
Complaint
1 deficiencies
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 33% better Rank #253 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 253rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 3 | 4.5 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 4.5).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse Rank #283 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 283rd out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
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.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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.
| 2 | 6 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 67% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 7, 2024 inspection found five deficiencies including failure to notify death timely, outdated service plans, missing PCP documentation, and unposted pre-planned snacks.
- December 18, 2024 complaint investigation cited failure to provide appropriate first aid to a non-injured resident who had fallen.
- Complaints in 2024 revealed recurring issues with documentation, resident care, and communication, showing inconsistent compliance over the year.
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Pets Allowed
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15.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phoenix's city center to Clearwater Ahwatukee's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.81 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clearwater Ahwatukee
What neighborhood is Clearwater Ahwatukee in?
Clearwater Ahwatukee is in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix.
Who is the owner of Clearwater Ahwatukee?
The legal owner and operator of Clearwater Ahwatukee is Shp Vi Ahwatukee.
Is Clearwater Ahwatukee in a walkable area?
Clearwater Ahwatukee has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Clearwater Ahwatukee?
According to AZ state health department records, Clearwater Ahwatukee's license number is AL12388C.
When does Clearwater Ahwatukee's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Clearwater Ahwatukee's license expires on November 2, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Clearwater Ahwatukee?
Belinda Radder is the administrator of Clearwater Ahwatukee.
How many beds does Clearwater Ahwatukee have?
Clearwater Ahwatukee has 163 beds.
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