Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sagewood
Sagewood is an Assisted Living Home in Arizona
Sagewood is an Assisted Living Home in Arizona
Sagewood
Sagewood is an Assisted Living Home in Arizona
Sagewood is an Assisted Living Home in Arizona
Overview of Sagewood
A strong sense of Southwestern vibrance, Sagewood is considerably the only scenic senior living in Phoenix. Sagewood has been the #1 in Customer Satisfaction for four consecutive years, and that’s undoubtedly because of the opportunity and security found in the community with its amenities and services that residents can explore the spectrum of possibilities. The retirement community boasts a dedicated team of professionals who are able to go above and beyond for their residents. Compassion is at the heart of their service– ensuring that seniors are able to feel comfortable and secure in a friendly environment with a home-like setting. Sagewood ensures an exceptional level of choice given to their residents, so they can do as they please as freely as possible.
Residents of independent living are all given accessibility to the beautifully equipped amenities and helpful services Sagewood provides. The senior living community has exceptional health services that promote health and wellness for each resident; provided by their LifeCare® plan. It’s able to promote flexibility and healthy living through their HealthyLife® program that gives an array of activities that will maximize optimum fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Sagewood is an exquisite community to choose from, especially for families looking for an innovative community.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
156
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
73
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day (avg)
73
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$63.2M
Operating loss
-$8.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$63,187,051.00
Operating loss
$-8,636,184.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$17.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$54.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$71.8M
20 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Stewart Ingram, Executive Director
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Room Sizes: 763-1362 / 1206-2337 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Types of Care at Sagewood
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.Compare Assisted Living around Phoenix
Caring For Loved Ones III
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Phoenix
10
No
-
39
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Angel Care Home Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Phoenix
10
No
-
54
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Jubilee Care Assisted Living, LLC
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
CH
Care Homes
Phoenix
10
No
-
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Mount Zion Assisted Living Home LLC
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Phoenix
5
No
-
42
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Shared Rooms
Sagewood
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Phoenix
-
No
A+
12
LCS DESERT RIDGE LLC
85.3%
$22,280,757.00
$17,576,191.00
78.9%
72.50
5/5
5.5065
5/5
5/5
5/5
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Places of interest near Sagewood
21.4 miles from city center
4555 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Arizona Long Term Care System
ALTCS
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- AZ Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
AZ SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-driven.
- AZ Specifics: Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
- Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AZ WAP
- General: Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics: High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AZ Section 202
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Arizona CARES Program
AZ CARES
- 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 Specifics: Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 60+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
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ALTCS
Arizona Long Term Care System
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Covers tribal members; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, nursing home care, medical services, transportation (10 trips/month).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual).
- AZ Specifics:Limited funding; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
AZ SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Arizona resident, unemployed, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,519/month (125% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-driven.
- AZ Specifics:Wages at highest of federal/state/local minimum ($14.35/hour in 2025).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (20 hours/week), job placement (avg. $300-$500/month earnings), career counseling.
AZ WAP
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics:High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings).
AZ Section 202
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AZ CARES
Arizona CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), personal care (limited hours), respite care (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
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