The Montecito Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
The Montecito Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
The Montecito Senior Living in Peoria provides unique residential accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a community that celebrates an individual, they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms. The Montecito home strives to empower its residents to feel more comfortable and secure to take on a new chapter that cultivates their desire to continue their passions and interests.
As a Cadence senior living community, expect a range of all-inclusive services that help residents relax and rejuvenate–independent living, assisted living apartments, memory care support, walking clubs, chef-prepared meals, fun and cultural entertainment, and stimulating activities. Meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care that enriches the lives of seniors.
141-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 40 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 29, 2022
ExpirationApril 28, 2027
License NumberAL12198C
QualificationHealth Care
The Montecito Senior Living is administered by Heath D Van Gysel.
OwnerCAP X - MONTECITO, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactHeath Van Gysel
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
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.
Overall vs. AZ average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
• Total inspections (80% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (122% above)
• Total inspections (80% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Arizona average:
• Total complaints (at AZ avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
September 15, 2025
Complaint
3 deficiencies
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 5 | This facility has 80% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (9 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 80% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 6).— At avg Rank #397 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 397th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 5, 2026 inspection found actual harm to a resident and one caregiver with invalid CPR training, resulting in civil fines.
- Recent deficiencies focused on documentation issues including emergency responders, incident reporting, and intervention records in September 2025.
- No deficiencies were found in complaint investigations on June 3, 2025, and December 13, 2024, showing some compliance improvements.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 300 / 500 / 807 / 919 / 1108 / 1289 / 958 - 1436 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Montecito Senior Living
The Montecito Senior Living Plan 3
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Places of interest near The Montecito Senior Living
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to The Montecito Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.67 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| The Montecito Senior Living | AL IL MC | Peoria (North 87Th Avenue) | 141 | Yes | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A+ | Heath D Van Gysel | - | 9 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#397 / 500 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#309 / 500 | 0.0
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0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#178 / 500 |
| MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge | AL IL MC | Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol) | 124 | No | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6 | - | Kelci D Franks | - | 12 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#454 / 500 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#444 / 500 | 0.0
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0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#321 / 500 |
| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HC IL MC NH | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111 | No | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
Facility
78
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#13 / 53 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#467 / 500 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#399 / 500 | 0.7
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0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#171 / 500 |
| Brookdale Peoria | AL IL MC NH | Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive) | 72 | Yes | 56 | Suite | 15 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 500 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
9
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#1 / 500 | 0.0
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0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#1 / 500 |
| The Forum at Desert Harbor | AL IL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 50 | No | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37 | - | Auxiliadora C Morales | - | 4 | 1
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1
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#174 / 500 | 0
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0
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#229 / 500 | 0.0
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0.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#227 / 500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Montecito Senior Living
What neighborhood is The Montecito Senior Living in?
The Montecito Senior Living is in the North 87th Avenue neighborhood of Peoria.
Who is the owner of The Montecito Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of The Montecito Senior Living is Cap X - Montecito, Llc.
Is The Montecito Senior Living in a walkable area?
The Montecito Senior Living has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Montecito Senior Living?
According to AZ state health department records, The Montecito Senior Living's license number is AL12198C.
When does The Montecito Senior Living's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, The Montecito Senior Living's license expires on April 28, 2027.
Who is the administrator of The Montecito Senior Living?
Heath D Van Gysel is the administrator of The Montecito Senior Living.
How many beds does The Montecito Senior Living have?
The Montecito Senior Living has 141 beds.
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