Desert Home of Arizona
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Scottsdale, AZ
Desert Home of Arizona
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Scottsdale, AZ
Nestled in Scottsdale, AZ, Desert Home of Arizona is an oasis for residents in need of assisted living. Maintain your independence while enjoying reliable assistance with daily living activities like grooming and medication management. Excellent caregivers are available 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs while respecting their preferences, and helping them maintain their independence. Accommodations are easy to navigate and set within an intimate environment, allowing for close connections and easier access to care.
Dedicated to helping residents maintain an active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts an array of fun and enriching activities. With delicious meals, housekeeping, and maintenance services provided, living here is a truly comfortable and stress-free experience. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and attention they deserve while enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always desired.
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.
3 years in operation Rank #416 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 28 / 100 Rank #502 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 502nd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 5, 2023
ExpirationApril 5, 2026 Expired
License NumberAL12591
QualificationHealth Care
Desert Home of Arizona is administered by Torrey Frank.
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
Inspection Scorecard
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.
1 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Latest Inspection
July 10, 2023
Initial Monitoring
6 deficiencies
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 5, 2023 inspection found no deficiencies during the off-site initial inspection for change of ownership.
- July 10, 2023 inspection found six deficiencies including policy availability, acceptance of residents with behavioral health issues, documentation, and food safety violations.
- October 10, 2023 enforcement cited failure to provide policies to staff and retaining a resident outside the facility’s scope, resulting in civil fines.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
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8.4 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| Vi at Grayhawk | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#230 / 528 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#708 / 819 | - | - | A+ | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#259 / 479 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#8 / 38 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#20 / 38 |
| Vi at Silverstone | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 528 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#332 / 819 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#140 / 533 | - | Andrew Quinn | 7 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#340 / 479 | - | - |
| Desert Home of Arizona | AL IL MC NH | Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#454 / 528 | No |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#502 / 819 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#416 / 533 | - | Torrey Frank | 2 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 479 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
Desert Home of Arizona is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Home of Arizona
What neighborhood is Desert Home of Arizona in?
Desert Home of Arizona is in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Is Desert Home of Arizona in a walkable area?
Desert Home of Arizona has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Desert Home of Arizona?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home of Arizona's license number is AL12591.
When does Desert Home of Arizona's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Home of Arizona's license expires on April 5, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Desert Home of Arizona?
No, Desert Home of Arizona has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona?
Torrey Frank is the administrator of Desert Home of Arizona.
How many beds does Desert Home of Arizona have?
Desert Home of Arizona has 5 beds.
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