Garden Ridge Senior Living
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
Garden Ridge Senior Living
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
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.
259-bed community Rank #2 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
6 years in operation Rank #307 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 307th 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: 61 / 100 Rank #145 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th 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.
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 (per state records, record updated May 2026)
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
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 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
• Total complaints (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
• Total complaints (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
September 19, 2025
Complaint
1 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.
| 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.
| 12 | 5 | This facility has had 140% more total inspections than the Arizona average (12 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 140% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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 #407 / 479 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 407th out of 479 homes in Arizona for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 479 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. |
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
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Garden Ridge Senior Living
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4.9 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Ridge Senior Living
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?
Garden Ridge Senior Living is legally operated by Ridges At Peoria, LLC, and administered by Holly Vandermate.
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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