My grandmother stays here. It is an incredible place with caring staff. Thank you all for taking…read moresuch good care of her

I credit the staff of The Heritage (independent living) and The Legacy (assisted living) with the…read morefact that my mom is still ALIVE. They care deeply about their residents. Willing to listen patiently to residents that are frustrated and struggling to get their thoughts out, they help to resolve concerns quickly (especially with technology). The food is good and plentiful, the cleaning staff keep both apartments and common areas looking good. They have both rehab and medical personnel that are either on property or visit regularly to handle those issues that come up and are concerning. Best of all the entertainment and things "to do" give it a cruise ship feel on a daily basis. I thank them for their service to residents who have entered their final chapter and have less worries day-to-day!

Memory Care...After a year being somewhere else we didn't realize how bad it was until she was in a…read moreplace where she was getting good care. Avista had little interaction with the patients. Caregivers on their cell phones, most of the day all patients did was sit and watch TV. She fell the first week there and was bruised all over her face and no one called us, so naturally we were upset, but instead of listening to us we were told "to calm down". The head of nursing never followed through with what she said she would do. There were a "few" caregivers that went up and beyond. They were lucky to have them. Kendra in Intake was very kind and interactive when she was there. The last straw was when we were told last minute on (New Years Eve) that we had to move her stuff over to one side of the room because she was getting a roommate the next day. Administrator Angela said she would come show us and help. Never showed up, and then it appeared no one ever moved in...No phone call, no apologies. Look around before placing your loved ones there. A lot better places in town. I 'm just sorry we waited so long.

This is another review. Prior to finding my mother another facility (see my previous review) my…read moremother was moved to another room over the weekend to a bed that had no call button for help. It was a single room but they moved my mother into it with another woman who was residing there already. A few days later, my mother fell again (Mar. 7 and April 2, 2023) and hit her head. We think she fell from her wheelchair.The newer staff were working but they cannot explain how she fell backwards receiving a cervical fracture. It looks as if they tried to pick her up but because of her weight she fell backwards. One of her pillows had blood on it and the other pillow was missing, probably placed under her head to stop the bleeding. I'm speculating here, but they don't know what happened to the other pillow. The Exec. Director claimed the new staff was trained to not move her. She was rushed to the Banner ER then taken to the trauma center 5 days later on Thunderbird when they had an opening and put in a neck brace for 10 weeks. She is still complaining of pain but at least she is alive. My mom is wheelchair bound and weighs 180 lbs and could not have fallen forward and then backwards unaided. I've attached a picture of her bed which was moved into a single room acting now as a shared room but her side of the room had no call button. They would not allow my mother's medical alert to be used while she was staying at the facility because they said they had the room call buttons. Oh, one last thing, when I asked to see the cameras in her room so I could see how she fell, the Exec. Director Angie told me they were not working yet in that room.

I chose Orchard Pointe-Surprise for both my mother, and my mother-in-law. My mother resided at OP…read morefrom 2014 to 2018. I visited several 'facilities', but my last stop was OP, and it was perfect. The staff were friendly, professional, and welcoming, not just to me but to my mom! We were embraced with their warmth, kindness and knowledge. My mother was a nurse, and her assessment of her care was, "They are excellent". In December of 2022, my mother-in- law fell and fractured her wrist. From the hospital, she was sent to rehab. She had trouble doing PT because her toe nails were long and painful. They needed to be clipped. The rehab would not clip her nails. The week before Christmas, on a Friday, she/I was given a 5 day notice of discharge. I immediately called Orchard Pointe-Surprise, and within 3 days, my mother in law was moved in and settled! She was cared for, loved on and treated with respect. The last six days of her life, staff members from administration, to caregivers, to transportation, and maintenance, came to pay their final respects and show me love and support. No place is perfect, but Orchard Pointe- Surprise was perfect for my family members. ~Eileen

As a professional photographer, I work with a variety of senior living facilities and by far,…read moreHeritage Communities and all of their Orchard Pointe locations, including the one here at Surprise are at the top of their class! There is so much JOY in the residents and the teams that work with them and there is a true sense of comradery, family and connection. As seniors age, mental and physical capacity may become diminished, but there is still so much spark in the residents I have worked with here and I truly believe it's because the teams working for the communities foster such a wonderful spirit of love and togetherness. They speak hopefully, lovingly and faithfully and it really reflects in the faces and eyes of those who live here. They are committed to loving the residents and you see it! I am not just saying this because I have worked with them for several years doing marketing photography, but because I truly do see a special difference in these communities. Heritage is truly top-notch and a place I've already started comfortably recommending to family friends, because I believe they have something truly special.

I doubt most people would think to come to a senior living community to eat food, unless you lived…read morethere or had a family member there. However Grandview Terrace has an absolutely fabulous restaurant that's open to the public for breakfast through lunch. I am biased as I used to work for Sun Health, the organization that owns Grandview Terrace, but I still come here long after I have left to come. They have great hot and cold selections as well as desserts and other options. And the pricing is very reasonable. In addition to the food, this independent living building takes great care of the residents who live here.

This is a review of the restaurant at Grandview open to the public for lunch and for other times if…read moreyou are with a resident. The food is top notch, as good as most places and they have good service and pleasant surroundings

The owner of A Paradise for Parents openly bragged about doing nothing to protect his elderly…read moreresidents and their families during a recent Covid outbreak at one of his facilities. This was in response to a tweet from the former US Surgeon General. Screenshots are attached to this review. The lack of action is in stark contrast to current CDC guidelines for nursing homes. Thousands of vulnerable people are currently dying each week in the US from Covid. This is negligent and he should be held accountable for any deaths as a result of this in action and open omission.

In all honesty, I've been into a couple care facilities. This one has treated me the best out of…read moreall. I enjoy the food. I enjoy the staff. Everything is very well taken care of and clean. I don't have to worry about anything. It's all taken care of for me by the staff and Hal.

AZ Life Assisted Living Home has content & well-groomed residents who enjoy weekly live…read moreentertainment & a weekly hands-on activity, instead of just being "parked" in front of a big screen TV all-day, between meals. The owner/manager, Efimia "Effie", was a caregiver for ten years before opening AZ Life, so this is not just a business for her; she genuinely cares for seniors. Her husband, Igor, enjoys providing good ol' home-cooked meals ("comfort foods"). Furnished rooms, with or without private bathrooms, include internet connectivity & TVs with cable service. If you have several homes to tour in your research for "the right place", I would encourage you to start here. When I needed placement for an elderly friend of mine, As soon as I spoke with Effie, then had a chance to tour her home and meet her current residents, I knew my search was over. Then, after my friend actually moved-in, my first impressions was completely validated!

Don't be fooled by the smoke and mirrors. When first visited we thought wow this is a really nice…read moreplace; clean, bright, new etc. We needed to move our loved one quickly and were fooled by the packaging. I see the other reviews and the food, cleanliness etc. was there. We didn't trust the care after about 2 days. Our opinion is that these care givers have either no training or don't understand dementia at all. Caregivers are rough, loud and forceful; not gentle & understanding of the disease, family treated like outsiders and not listened to. We were not told at initial meeting they did not have over night staff (a must if you have a dementia patient, dementia patients do not sleep through the night and they should have known that). They continued to attempt to force her to sleep/lay down at night-loudly with frustration. (continually complaining that caregiver was tired, irritable and getting no sleep). They have very rigid rules and don't bend. Even convinced our hospice group to prescribe sleep medication, an absolute NO for dementia persons. Our loved one was afraid of all the caregivers. When we moved our loved one out after only a few weeks, she was a mess. Vomiting for days, unable to eat, sleep or even use her walker as she had done prior to moving there. She was much worse than before moving to this facility. Her physical, mental and emotional health has really deuterated after being there. I should have suspected something (guess I choose not to see) when most of our family meetings with owner, including Hospice social worker, we continued to hear owner talk about how much more money should could get. A red flag I didn't recognize.

Food is wonderful, tenured staff and a solid management team. Centrally located and dedicated…read moreteam, here for the right reasons. Definitely would feel comfortable placing my mom or dad here!

This is a beautiful community with caring staff! The meals are delicious and there are so many fun…read moreactivities. I would highly recommend.

Royal Oaks has almost completed its renovations in their main building, where nonresidents can…read moredrop in to their coffee shop, grill, and dining area, so I went to investigate. The coffee shop is named Thrive, the old Acorn Grill is now Wild Cactus, and there is also a lovely dining area with cruise ship sounding daily special menu items and a regular menu too. The bar renovation has not been completed yet, but these other areas are open for business and look fresh and appealing. I haven't eaten there since the renovations, but will be doing so soon. Before getting into the campus, you'll have to pass through the gates, telling the guard you intend to dine. Take time to look through the changing art exhibits in the hall gallery too--many are available for purchase at prices far below their worth.

ROYAL OAKS SUCKS, worst place to work at, no good pay. Shitty benefits that don't even promise you…read morenothing. I wouldn't work here I wasted to shitty years working here and all for a stupid policy they left me on my second warning not even a third time or anything. Ip half the time is dirty barley any work to do over there. Machines hardly work half the time. So I don't recommend it to be living there at all. For those senior People who want to live there, don't its a waste of money by the way. 5k + for rent to just be sitting on your death bed.

I personally know the owners of this facility extremely well and I must say Josh and Lori are two…read moreof the most caring people in the world. They do this job because they truly care about people. They talk about and treat their residence like they are family. You will not regret placing your loved ones in their care!

From the owner: Assisted Living, Personal Care, Dementia, Hospiceread more

Absolutely wonderful group home. Debbie and Steve are two of the most caring, compassionate,…read morecaregivers I have ever met. Barb is great as well. My mom loves all of them, and I have peace of mind knowing that she is in the BEST group home in Surprise. Unfortunately, I have dealt with a few, but it led us to "Butterflies Are Free" and for that I am grateful.

From the owner: Our Business Provides Individual Quality care . Our Hope is that our residents will feel at home…read moreand Loved.