Inspection Reports for Merrill Gardens at Anthem

2800 W Rose Canyon Cir, Anthem, AZ 85086, AZ, 85086

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on August 9, 2025, included enforcement action resulting in a $1,000 fine that has been paid in full. Earlier inspections, including one on May 14, 2025, also cited deficiencies related to disaster drill documentation and caregiver CPR certification, leading to fines and multiple citations involving administration compliance, personnel training, service plans, and documentation. Complaint investigations from May 2023 and May 2025 were mostly unsubstantiated except for the May 2025 case, which found several deficiencies tied to emergency preparedness and recordkeeping. Enforcement actions were noted in the most recent reports, with no license suspensions or immediate jeopardy findings listed in the available reports. The pattern suggests ongoing challenges with emergency procedures and training documentation, with no clear improvement trend.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

32% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2023
2025

Enforcement Action

Enforcement
Fines: 1 Total: $1,000.00 Date: Aug 9, 2025

Summary
The enforcement resulted in a $1,000 fine which has been paid in full.

Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$1,000.00Fine associated with enforcement action #00132946Paid

Enforcement Action

Enforcement
Fines: 2 Total: $1,000.00 Date: May 14, 2025

Summary
The facility was found deficient in conducting disaster drills on each shift every three months and in providing current CPR training documentation for caregivers, resulting in civil fines.

Fines & Penalties (2)
AmountReasonStatus
$500.00Failure to ensure a disaster drill for employees was conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented.
$500.00Failure to ensure a caregiver provided current documentation of first aid training and CPR certification specific to adults before providing assisted living services.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 149 Deficiencies: 5 Date: May 14, 2025

Visit Reason
Five deficiencies found related to administration compliance, personnel training, service plans, documentation, and emergency drills during complaint and compliance inspection.

Complaint Details
Complaint 00129033 investigated
Findings
Five deficiencies found related to administration compliance, personnel training, service plans, documentation, and emergency drills during complaint and compliance inspection.

Deficiencies (5)
R9-10-803.A.9. — Administration compliance with A.R.S. § 36-411
R9-10-806.A.10. — Personnel first aid and CPR documentation
R9-10-808.A.3.c. — Service plans missing frequency of services
R9-10-808.C.1.g. — Documentation of services provided by caregivers
R9-10-818.A.4. — Emergency and safety disaster drill documentation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 149 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 24, 2023

Visit Reason
No deficiencies found during complaint and compliance inspection.

Complaint Details
Complaint AZ00185014 investigated
Findings
No deficiencies found during complaint and compliance inspection.

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