The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gilbert, AZ

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gilbert, AZ

Overview of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living: it’s not trying to be one kind of place. It’s a 133-bed community on South Val Vista Drive in Gilbert, Arizona, and it covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one three-story roof. That’s worth noting up front, because it means a family isn’t necessarily choosing a facility just for right now. They’re choosing one that can (in theory) hold steady as needs change.

Gilbert Operator, LLC owns the building, and Briana Watson runs it day to day as administrator. Eight years in, this isn’t brand new, but it’s also not an institution with decades of history behind it. The neighborhood itself is what I’d call car-dependent-ish: Walk Score of 35, so you can walk to a few things, but you’re driving for most errands. That’s just Gilbert.

Inside, residents get studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts. There’s an art studio, a library, a music room, plus walking paths and courtyards if someone wants to be outside instead. Housekeeping and maintenance are handled by staff, and there’s transportation service too, which honestly takes a real logistical weight off families who’d otherwise be shuttling someone to every appointment. Pets are allowed here. If your parent has a dog they’ve had for twelve years, that’s not a dealbreaker.

On the regulatory side: Arizona’s Department of Health Services, through its Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing, inspects communities like this one, and the themes that tend to come up statewide involve staffing and credentials, hazardous-materials handling, care documentation, resident rights, and fall prevention. That’s fairly standard territory for licensed senior communities across the state.

What you’re really looking at is a mid-sized community built to flex across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with enough indoor and outdoor amenity space that daily life doesn’t feel confined to a single hallway.

Bed community size
133-bed community Rank #61 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #247 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 247th out of 533 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #424 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 424th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 12, 2018
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License NumberAL10935C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is administered by Briana Watson.

OwnerGilbert Operator, 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.

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (233% above)
• Total complaints (33% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. 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. 3 0.9 This facility has 233% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (3 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 233% worse

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 8 5 This facility has had 60% more total inspections than the Arizona average (8 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 60% more

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

This Facility AZ Average vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 8 6 This facility has 33% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (8 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 33% worse Rank #419 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 419th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

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

  • December 3, 2024 inspection found repeated deficiencies in toxic material storage and fall prevention training, resulting in a $500 civil fine for health and safety risks.
  • Multiple inspections from March 2023 to October 2024 cited failures in abuse reporting, service plan updates, caregiver documentation, and premises cleaning, showing ongoing compliance problems.
  • November 19, 2024 enforcement fine of $500 was paid in full, indicating resolution of that specific penalty.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gilbert's city center to The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center)

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Compare Independent Living around Gilbert

Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Clearwater Agrittopia
IL
AL
MC
Gilbert (Agritopia)
138
Facility 138
AZ AVG 54
Rank #52 / 522
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 37
Rank #168 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
AZ AVG 11
Rank #384 / 533
- Jessica Plante 4
The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Gilbert (South Val Vista Drive)
133
Facility 133
AZ AVG 54
Rank #61 / 522
Yes
35
Facility 35
AZ AVG 37
Rank #424 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
AZ AVG 11
Rank #247 / 533
B- Briana Watson 8
Sunrise of Gilbert
IL
AL
MC
Gilbert (Lago Estancia)
102
Facility 102
AZ AVG 54
Rank #128 / 522
Yes
58
Facility 58
AZ AVG 37
Rank #168 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
AZ AVG 11
Rank #97 / 533
- Jason Konrad 10
Page Commons
IL
Gilbert (Page Commons) - No
82
Facility 82
AZ AVG 37
Rank #6 / 818
1 Bed / 2 Bed - - - -
Copper Springs Retirement Community
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Gilbert (East Gary Way) - Yes
55
Facility 55
AZ AVG 37
Rank #197 / 818
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - - - -

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Arizona

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living

What neighborhood is The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living in?

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is in the South Val Vista Drive neighborhood of Gilbert.

Who is the owner of The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living is legally operated by Gilbert Operator, LLC, and administered by Briana Watson.

Is The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living in a walkable area?

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living 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 The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?

According to AZ state health department records, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license number is AL10935C.

When does The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living's license expires on November 30, 2026.

How long has The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living been in business?

The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living?

Yes, The Enclave at Gilbert Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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