Desert Haven Home Care
Assisted Living in Phoenix
Assisted Living in Phoenix
Overview of Desert Haven Home Care
Experience unparalleled comfort and care with the renowned senior living community of Desert Haven Home Care in North 21st Street, Phoenix, AZ, offering assisted living, short-term respite stays, and memory support. Focusing on seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community delivers the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of by a kind and reliable team, ensuring seniors have more time to do the things they love.
A carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies seniors as they explore new hobbies and rediscover old interests. With healthy and delicious meals served from breakfast to dinner, residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfies their cravings and dietary needs. The community also provides onsite hospice services to provide seniors with guidance on end-of-life journey. Desert Haven Home Care is ideal for seniors looking to spend their golden years surrounded by a caring community.
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About this community
Desert Haven Home Care is administrated by Christopher D Zambakari.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Desert Haven Home Care
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.
5 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
3 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
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3 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
12 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
2.4 deficiencies per inspection
Arizona average: 1.8 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Desert Haven Home Care
The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to emergency alert systems, storage of poisonous or toxic materials, personnel records, documentation, and safety policies. Enforcement actions occurred in 2023 and 2024, resulting in fines that were paid in full, but no license suspensions or immediate jeopardy findings were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies found in the most recent cases. The facility’s record shows some improvement since the last cited deficiencies and enforcement actions in 2024.
Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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6.8 miles from city center
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— 1.31 miles to nearest hospital (Phoenix Children's Hospital Thomas Campus - Pulmonology)
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