Garden Ridge Senior Living

Overview of Garden Ridge Senior Living

Garden Ridge Senior Living operates as a large-scale community in Peoria at 18170 N 91St Ave: 259 beds across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. RIDGES AT PEORIA, LLC owns it; Holly Vandermate administers, with George Bakhit leading operations. The building is two stories with one and two-bedroom units (760 to 1,034 square feet). The facility’s been open 6 years.

Walk Score 61 means some walkable errands. Downtown Peoria is 6.7 miles away; the nearest hospital is 3.21 miles.

Staffing runs 24 hours with licensed nurses, CNAs, and a 24/7 on-call RN. Physician visits and wellness checks happen regularly. Medication supervision and daily living assistance cover the expected range: dressing, bathing, hygiene, mobility. The property lists amenities comprehensively: garden, housekeeping, laundry, wellness program, library, courtyards, recreational room, outdoor pool, patio, covered parking.
Meals are three homemade daily plus snacks. Pets are allowed. Transportation services are available.

Over three years, 7 complaints filed (17% above Arizona average) with 2.3 per year (15% above state average). The facility triggered 12 total inspections; 140% above the Arizona norm.

The most recent complaint found a deficiency for “failing to ensure resident dignity and respect.” That’s not a narrow compliance issue; that’s a care culture question. A prior annual inspection cited four deficiencies: uncertified caregiver, pet licensing and vaccination failures. An off-site level-of-care inspection found no problems.

Garden Ridge is a newer facility in a competitive market with elevated complaint activity and inspections above normal. The dignity-and-respect deficiency combined with staffing certification gaps suggests basic operational discipline issues that extend beyond a single audit.

(623) 404-9663 gardenridgealf@yahoo.com

259-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 61 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center

StatusActive

IssuanceApril 20, 2020

ExpirationMarch 31, 2027

License NumberAL11479C

QualificationHealth Care

Garden Ridge Senior Living is administered by Holly Vandermate.

OwnerRIDGES AT PEORIA, LLC

Staffing

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

ContactGeorge Bakhit

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Garden

Housekeeping

Laundry

Wellness Program24/7 on call RN, close supervision 24 hours staffing, pharmacy's that deliver to the door, complete laundry, linen and housekeeping services included, three homemade nutritious meals a day, snacks

Specific Programsphysician visits & wellness checks, medication supervision, assistance with daily activities including dressing, bathing, hygiene, and mobility

Food DescriptionThe dining program includes three homemade nutritious meals a day along with snacks.

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.

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection September 19, 2025 Complaint 1 deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	12	5	This facility has 140% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (12 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 140% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	7	6	This facility has 17% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (7 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 17% worse Rank #418 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 418th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

May 13, 2025 off-site inspection to change level of care found no deficiencies.
October 19, 2023 annual inspection cited four deficiencies including uncertified caregiver and pet licensing and vaccination failures.
September 19, 2025 complaint investigation found one deficiency for failing to ensure resident dignity and respect.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 760 / 905 / 1,034 sq. ft

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

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6.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Garden Ridge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.21 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Garden Ridge Senior Living in?

Garden Ridge Senior Living is in the North 91st Avenue neighborhood of Peoria.

Who is the owner of Garden Ridge Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Garden Ridge Senior Living is Ridges At Peoria, Llc.

Is Garden Ridge Senior Living in a walkable area?

Garden Ridge Senior Living has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Garden Ridge Senior Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Garden Ridge Senior Living's license number is AL11479C.

When does Garden Ridge Senior Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Garden Ridge Senior Living's license expires on March 31, 2027.

Who is the administrator of Garden Ridge Senior Living?

Holly Vandermate is the administrator of Garden Ridge Senior Living.

How many beds does Garden Ridge Senior Living have?

Garden Ridge Senior Living has 259 beds.

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