Savanna House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gilbert, AZ

Savanna House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gilbert, AZ

Overview of Savanna House

Savanna House Assisted Living and Memory Care home prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to do as they please with assistance with daily living. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The community does not only encourage residents to feel relaxed and at ease but to practice a lifestyle that is healthy for their well-being. As an MBK Senior Living home, Savanna House prioritizes the holistic wellness of its residents.

A list of enriching and engaging activities for residents includes gardening, exercise programs, watching at the in-house movie theater, and many more. As for their residential services, residents do not have to worry about housekeeping, laundry, or transportation; all of these are offered by management to ensure that they live comfortably and hassle-free.

Types of Care at Savanna House

Assisted Living Memory Care
Bed community size
135-bed community Rank #59 / 530Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 530 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #490 / 532Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 490th out of 532 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #425 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 425th out of 819 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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 21, 2025
ExpirationMarch 20, 2027
License NumberAL13357C
QualificationHealth Care

Services

Directed Care Services
Personal Care Services
Supervisory Care Services

Ownership & Operating Entity

Savanna House is administrated by Diana Escobedo.

OwnerSAVANNA HOUSE MSL LLC

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 1 deficiency 2 complaints 3 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.

Well above the Arizona average for assisted living residences.

Arizona assisted living residences benchmark: C 75/100

Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. Well above the Arizona average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2025 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (at AZ avg)
6 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2025 Complaint No deficiencies

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 19 This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 19 This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.31.8 This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↓ 83% better
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. 11 This facility has enforcement actions in line with the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 1).— At avg

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 40% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 26 This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 26 This facility has 67% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with safety and communication issues leading to a civil fine and a deficiency in emergency standards. On April 2, 2025, inspectors cited one deficiency for failing to notify a resident’s emergency contact promptly and providing false information to the Department. A May 7, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies, showing some recent improvement in complaint-related compliance.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 363 / 320-351 / 438-491

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to Savanna House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | Baywood Ave.)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Savanna House is located in Gilbert, 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)

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Savanna House

What neighborhood is Savanna House in?

Savanna House is in the North San Benito Drive neighborhood of Gilbert.

Who is the owner of Savanna House?

The legal owner and operator of Savanna House is Savanna House Msl Llc.

Is Savanna House in a walkable area?

Savanna House has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Savanna House?

According to AZ state health department records, Savanna House's license number is AL13357C.

When does Savanna House's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Savanna House's license expires on March 20, 2027.

Who is the administrator of Savanna House?

Diana Escobedo is the administrator of Savanna House.

How many beds does Savanna House have?

Savanna House has 135 beds.

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