Creative Care Assisted Living

Overview of Creative Care Assisted Living

Bask in glorious weather while receiving quality care in Creative Care Assisted Living, a reliable community in Peoria, AZ that offers compassionate assisted living. Here, you can receive comprehensive assistance with your daily living activities while staying close to Arizona’s beautiful desert landscapes and fun recreational amenities. The community’s intimate, Spanish-revival setting fosters tight-knit connections and easier delivery of care, alongside a high staff-to-resident ratio.

A wide array of activities are also available on-site and off-site to ensure residents never run out for fun and enriching things to keep them active and entertained. The community also prioritizes proper nutrition and serves residents healthy and flavorful meals. With the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, residents can focus on living their best lives without worry. Here, you can enjoy your dream retirement while receiving all the comfort you need for a healthy well-being.

Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #454 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 454th out of 528 homes in Arizona for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #183 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 533 homes in Arizona for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
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 facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2014
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License NumberAL9212H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Creative Care Assisted Living is administered by Simona Duican.

OwnerSimona Duican

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMrs. Simona Duican, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
Latest Inspection September 15, 2023 Complaint;Compliance (Annual) No 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. 00.9 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% 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. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

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. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #173 / 479 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd out of 479 homes in Arizona for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 479 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.

  • September 15, 2023 complaint investigation found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance inspection.
  • The complaint AZ00194034 was unsubstantiated with no corrective actions required.
  • No deficiencies or citations appeared in the most recent inspection, indicating compliance at that time.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near Creative Care Assisted Living

Address 8.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Creative Care Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard)
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 54
Rank #114 / 528
No
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 37
Rank #502 / 819
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 11
Rank #3 / 533
A+Ian G Lewis
78
Facility 78
AZ AVG 82
Rank #14 / 54
18
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 9
Rank #11 / 38
0.7
Facility 0.7
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #6 / 38
Brookdale Peoria
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive)
72
Facility 72
AZ AVG 54
Rank #173 / 528
Yes
56
Facility 56
AZ AVG 37
Rank #189 / 819
Suite
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 11
Rank #121 / 533
B-Colleen Rookerson-2--
AZ Life Assisted Living Home LLC
AL
MC
Peoria (Camino Á Lago South)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #244 / 528
No
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 37
Rank #618 / 819
Private Rooms
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 11
Rank #157 / 533
-Elena I Romaniuc-2--
Comfort Assisted Living Home
AL
Peoria (Hunter Ridge)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 54
Rank #244 / 528
No
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 37
Rank #437 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 11
Rank #169 / 533
-Elsa Tesfasion-2--
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #454 / 528
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 37
Rank #563 / 819
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 11
Rank #183 / 533
A+Simona Duican-1--

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Creative Care Assisted Living is located in Grande Peoria, 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 Creative Care Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Creative Care Assisted Living in?

Creative Care Assisted Living is in the Sunrise neighborhood of Peoria.

Who is the owner of Creative Care Assisted Living?

Creative Care Assisted Living is legally operated by Simona Duican, and administered by Simona Duican.

Is Creative Care Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Creative Care Assisted Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Creative Care Assisted Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license number is AL9212H.

When does Creative Care Assisted Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Creative Care Assisted Living's license expires on August 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Creative Care Assisted Living?

No, Creative Care Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Creative Care Assisted Living?

Simona Duican is the administrator of Creative Care Assisted Living.

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