Legacy Village of Salt River
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ
Legacy Village of Salt River
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Scottsdale, AZ
Overview of Legacy Village of Salt River
Legacy Village of Salt River is considered as one of the premier facilities in Arizona. Legacy Village offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options where residents of all housing are encouraged to celebrate their independence. Residents are able to maximize their freedom in the community while receiving quality service from their professional care staff. It’s been known since 1996 that the community’s management and staff understood the importance of meaningful relationships; because with such, adheres to a more personal service built with respect and dignity. Legacy Village of Salt River is undoubtedly a kindhearted and thoughtful community that is sincere with its residents and is encouraging enough to help improve the quality of life for seniors.
Life at the Legacy Village provides compassionate service that is a testament to their personal touch culture. Seniors don’t just receive a professional and dignified service, but also a personal and genuine connection with their residents. From bathing and grooming to having outings, Legacy Village of Salt River ensures that seniors are being given proper care to seniors who are in need, regardless of age. Legacy Village is ready to give you anything you need and everything you deserve.
Types of Care at Legacy Village of Salt River
Assisted Living
Memory Care
235-bed community Rank #6 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 527 homes in Arizona. 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
5 years in operation Rank #342 / 531Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 531 homes in Arizona. 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: 37 / 100 Rank #403 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 403rd out of 818 homes in Arizona. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 26, 2021
ExpirationJanuary 25, 2027
License NumberAL11712C
QualificationHealth Care
Services
Legacy Village of Salt River is administrated by Lara Bowles.
OwnerLEGACY VILLAGE OF SALT RIVER, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactLara Bowles
Restaurant-Style Dining
Beautifully Decorated Living Areas
Variety Of Apartment Floor Plans
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 2023 · 3 years of data
3 enforcement actions
37 deficiencies
5 complaints
6 inspections
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.
Since 2023
3
enforcement actions
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 2023 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (311% above)
• Deficiencies per year (310% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (244% above)
• Total inspections (20% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Complaints per year (15% below)
• Total deficiencies (311% above)
• Deficiencies per year (310% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (244% above)
• Total inspections (20% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (17% below)
• Complaints per year (15% below)
Latest Inspection
October 28, 2025
Complaint
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.
| 37 | 9 | This facility has 311% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (37 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 311% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 12.3 | 3 | This facility has 310% more deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (12.3 vs. AZ avg 3).↑ 310% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.2 | 1.8 | This facility has 244% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6.2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 244% 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.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (6 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
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.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 17% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 1.7 | 2 | This facility has 15% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.7 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 15% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in caregiver verification, orientation, medication administration, and documentation despite some recent improvements. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, found no deficiencies, but prior reports from 2023 and 2024 cited multiple deficiencies and resulted in fines totaling $2,750 for training and medication errors. Complaint investigations in 2025 substantiated issues with food service refrigeration and environmental safety, though no deficiencies were found in the latest complaint review.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 318 - 403 / 901 - 1019 / 942 - 1266 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Transportation Services
Lara Bowles serves as the Executive Director at Legacy Village of Salt River, leading the community with a focus on fostering meaningful connections among associates, customers, and partners. She champions a culture of care, love, and continuous improvement to ensure a balanced and joyful environment for all residents and staff.
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23.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Scottsdale's city center to Legacy Village of Salt River's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.64 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Village of Salt River
What neighborhood is Legacy Village of Salt River in?
Legacy Village of Salt River is in the North 90th Street neighborhood of Scottsdale.
Is Legacy Village of Salt River in a walkable area?
Legacy Village of Salt River has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Legacy Village of Salt River?
According to AZ state health department records, Legacy Village of Salt River's license number is AL11712C.
When does Legacy Village of Salt River's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Legacy Village of Salt River's license expires on January 25, 2027.
Who is the administrator of Legacy Village of Salt River?
Lara Bowles is the administrator of Legacy Village of Salt River.
How many beds does Legacy Village of Salt River have?
Legacy Village of Salt River has 235 beds.
What is the phone number of Legacy Village of Salt River?
(623) 748-5349 will put you in contact with the team at Legacy Village of Salt River.
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