Overview of Kempton Assisted Living

An idyllic community located in the quiet neighborhood of East Kempton Road, Chandler, AZ, Kempton Assisted Living offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with the finest quality of care and assistance around the clock, alongside cozy and quaint residences that can accommodate up to five residents. Here, residents ease their worries and live happily with a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their special needs.

Encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings, the community conducts a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s inviting setting and beautiful amenities.

Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #448 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 448th out of 522 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.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #442 / 532Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd out of 532 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #658 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 658th out of 818 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2024
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License NumberAL12814H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kempton Assisted Living is administered by Joanna C Dionisio.

OwnerKempton Place Assisted Living

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMarrianne Surgenor (per state records, record updated May 2026)

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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.

We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

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Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the Arizona benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 27, 2024 initial inspection found no deficiencies in the facility’s operations or records.
  • April 18, 2024 inspection identified one deficiency for a missing personnel record, leading to a civil fine and enforcement agreement.
  • May 21, 2024 enforcement action imposed a $500 fine, which was paid in full, confirming unresolved compliance issues.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private/ Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chandler's city center to Kempton Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

The Village of Ocotillo
AL
IL
MC
Chandler (Fox Crossing)
152
Facility 152
AZ AVG 54
Rank #38 / 522
Yes
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 37
Rank #436 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
AZ AVG 10
Rank #163 / 532
Mine T Ferrari6
The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Chandler (West Chandler Boulevard)
115
Facility 115
AZ AVG 54
Rank #99 / 522
Yes
53
Facility 53
AZ AVG 37
Rank #218 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
AZ AVG 10
Rank #252 / 532
Marcia Turner4
Sunrise of Chandler
AL
MC
Chandler (West Chandler Boulevard)
100
Facility 100
AZ AVG 54
Rank #131 / 522
Yes
64
Facility 64
AZ AVG 37
Rank #106 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
AZ AVG 10
Rank #120 / 532
Logan Watts5
Brookdale Chandler Ray Road
AL
Chandler (West Ray Road)
54
Facility 54
AZ AVG 54
Rank #205 / 522
Yes
63
Facility 63
AZ AVG 37
Rank #116 / 818
Suite
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 10
Rank #25 / 532
Karla Vasquez4
Kempton Assisted Living
AL
Chandler
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 54
Rank #448 / 522
No
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 37
Rank #658 / 818
Private/ Shared Rooms
2
Facility 2
AZ AVG 10
Rank #442 / 532
Joanna C Dionisio2

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Kempton Assisted Living is located in Chandler, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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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).
AZ

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
AZ

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.
AZ

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
AZ

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.
AZ

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.
AZ

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kempton Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Kempton Assisted Living?

Kempton Assisted Living is legally operated by Kempton Place Assisted Living, and administered by Joanna C Dionisio.

Is Kempton Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Kempton Assisted Living has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Kempton Assisted Living?

According to AZ state health department records, Kempton Assisted Living's license number is AL12814H.

When does Kempton Assisted Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Kempton Assisted Living's license expires on February 28, 2027.

How long has Kempton Assisted Living been in business?

Kempton Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kempton Assisted Living?

No, Kempton Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Kempton Assisted Living?

Joanna C Dionisio is the administrator of Kempton Assisted Living.

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