Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Overview of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
Bask in the warmth of Phoenix, Arizona, in the harmonious residential area of Spur Drive, with the astounding community of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living that focuses on assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, the community assists with daily living activities, medication management, and housekeeping to ensure a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. With over 25 years of experience, residents can rest assured of receiving care from an experienced and highly qualified team.
Enjoy a fun time with friends through a carefully curated calendar of wellness programs and engaging activities. Music therapy, pet therapy, home health services, and hospice care, alongside physician visits are also conducted to enhance residents’ wellness. Home-cooked meals, transportation to appointments, and other personal services are available for residents to live their daily lives without hassles.
10-bed community Rank #245 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
6 years in operation Rank #299 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 299th 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: 3 / 100 Rank #761 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 761st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 12, 2019
ExpirationDecember 5, 2026
License NumberAL11322H
QualificationHealth Care
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is administrated by Diana Luca.
OwnerDESERT SANCTUARY ASSISTED LIVING LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactDiana Luca
Large Bedroom Suites
Large Outdoor Patio
Free Wifi
Cable Tv In Every Room
Nutritional Home Cooked Meals
Eating Assistance
Special Diets
Park-Like Secured Grounds
Group And Individual Recreational Programs
Daily Exercise Class
Weekly Activities
Music Therapy
Arts And Crafts Classes
Scheduled Shopping Trips
Pet Therapy
Beauty And Barber Shop Services
Personal Laundry And Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation To And From Doctor's Appointments
Home Health Services
Physician And Podiatrist Visits
ActivitiesGroup and individual recreational programs, daily exercise class, and weekly activities with fun prizes.
Specific ProgramsDaily assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and home health services.
Food DescriptionNutritional home cooked meals are provided.
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
11 deficiencies
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.
9 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 9 points below 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Deficiencies per year (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (106% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total deficiencies (22% above)
• Deficiencies per year (22% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (106% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total inspections (40% below)
Latest Inspection
August 27, 2025
Compliance (Annual)
No 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.
| 11 | 9 | This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (11 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 22% worse Rank #340 / 500 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 340th 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.
| 5.5 | 4.5 | This facility has 22% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5.5 vs. AZ avg 4.5).↑ 22% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.7 | 1.8 | This facility has 106% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3.7 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 106% worse Rank #401 / 500 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 401st 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.
| 1 | 0.9 | This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse |
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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found no deficiencies during the on-site compliance review.
- Enforcement in May 2024 imposed a $1,250 fine for repeat fingerprint clearance and fall prevention training deficiencies, unverified caregiver skills, and false service documentation.
- The April 8, 2024 inspection found seven deficiencies including employee competency, fingerprint clearance verification, personnel records, documentation retention, and tuberculosis screening.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Recreational Activities
Housekeeping Services
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24.9 miles from city center
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#245 / 529 | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living is in the Stetson Hills State neighborhood of Phoenix.
Is Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license number is AL11322H.
When does Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living's license expires on December 5, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
Diana Luca is the administrator of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living.
How many beds does Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living have?
Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has 10 beds.
Are there photos of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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