Creative Care Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Peoria, AZ

Creative Care Assisted Living

Assisted Living · Peoria, AZ

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.

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Types of Care at Creative Care Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #456 / 530Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 456th out of 530 homes in Arizona. 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #183 / 532Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 532 homes in Arizona. 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.
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. 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.
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

Services

Directed Care Services
Personal Care Services
Supervisory Care Services

Ownership & Operating Entity

Creative Care Assisted Living is administrated by Simona Duican.

OwnerSIMONA DUICAN

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMrs. Simona Duican, Owner

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 1 complaint 1 inspection
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.

Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the Arizona benchmark.

Arizona assisted living residences benchmark: C 75/100

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

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total inspections (80% below)
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Complaints per year (85% 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. 01 This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 1).↓ 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 80% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 80% 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. 16 This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.32 This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 15, 2023, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation and compliance inspection. Earlier inspections also showed a clean record with no cited issues or deficiencies. There were no enforcement actions, fines, or license suspensions listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations, including the most recent one, were unsubstantiated. This indicates a consistent pattern of compliance with regulatory requirements over time.

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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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Address 11.1 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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Creative Care Assisted Living is located in 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
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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)

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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?

The legal owner and operator of Creative Care Assisted Living is 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.

Who is the administrator of Creative Care Assisted Living?

Simona Duican is the administrator of Creative Care Assisted Living.

How many beds does Creative Care Assisted Living have?

Creative Care Assisted Living has 5 beds.

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