Phoenix Relocation Guide

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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES Residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia need specialized care. Assisted Living Facili- ties offer services and separate facilities for residents with early onset symptoms, but because of the progressive nature of the disease, it may become necessary to transfer the resident to another facility that can provide more appropriate care. Facilities specializing in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia should provide a treatment plan that takes into account not only the resident’s medical needs, but also the needs of the entire family with social services and professional consul- tations and individualized treatment reviews. Emphasis within the facility should be placed on providing a calming, soothing environment that is sensitive to the needs of the patient. PHOENIX ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES Arizona Traditions (D.R. Horton Homes) 17221 N. Citrus Rd., Surprise 85374 623-584-2520; www.azthoa.net The age restriction is 55 at this smaller adult community located at the foot of the White Tank Mountains, it enjoys many of the amenities of larger communities, including a golf course and club house, fitness center, swimming pools, clubs and interest groups. CantaMia at Estrella 17700 West Star Point Dr., Goodyear 85338 602-497-3570; www.taylormorrison.com/az/ phoenix/goodyear/cantamia CantaMia offers 14 single-story home plans for seniors aged 55 or older. Highlights at this active living community include a 29,000 square foot CantaMia Village Center, an 18-hole golf course and a residents club. At CantaMia, residents will live in harmony with the greater Estrella community and join the environmental commitment involving sustainability and personal comfort. Homes from the low-$200,000s.

of nursing beforehand. Check to make sure that information provided is consistent with what you observe in person during the facility tour. Discrepancies between provided information and your own expe- riences can indicate possible problems later on. A nursing care facility should have clean floors and a clean smell. Facilities with dirty floors and a sour smell do not put a high priority on cleanliness and should not be considered. Ask to see the compliance survey report prepared by the State of Arizona on the considered facility. The report will list deficiencies found in resident care during routine inspections and detail the facility’s effort to correct the problem. Under Arizona law, nursing homes must make this and other survey compliance reports available upon request. Another option available is to call the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Long Term Care Facil- ities Licensing at 602-364-2690. While state law may prohibit agency employees from recommending one facility over another, they can answer the following questions about any facility: • Have there been any proposed license terminations in the past two years? • How many complaints have been filed in the past year? • How many complaints in the past year have been found to be valid? • How many deficiencies have been cited in the past two years? • How many “quality of care” violations have been cited in the past two years? • When did ADHS last visit the facility? What was the purpose of the visit? • Has the owner of this facility had other facilities recommended for license termination? The answers to the above questions, staff interviews and personal observations and impressions during facility tours will help you select the right nursing care facility.

PebbleCreek (a Robson Resort Community) 3003 N. 164th Ave., Goodyear 85395 623-935-6700; www.robson.com/pebblecreek Pebble Creek is located 23 miles west of downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport and is close to shopping, golf and medical facilities. This 55 plus adult community offers green spaces, recre- ational and social activities, tennis and fitness centers as well as energy-efficient homes. The Eagle’s Nest golf course has received numerous accolades and welcomes golfers of all levels. Solera at Johnson Ranch (by Del Webb) 31891 N. Echo Canyon Rd. San Tan Valley 85143; 480-987-0650; www.soleraatjohnsonranch.net The active adult portion at this gated community features a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and amenities exclusively for the 55 plus population. As part of the Johnson Ranch Master plan community, these residents have access to many of the amenities found in larger active adult communities. The community is made up of four different single family home models. Sun City (by Del Webb) 10626 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City 85351 623-561-4600; www.delwebb.com Sun City is the first and by far the largest active adult 55 community in Arizona. There are 27,492 resale-only homes in this commu- nity, including single family, town homes and duplexes. Amenities located within this city are 11 golf courses, seven recreation centers, 19 shopping centers, 30 churches, two libraries, two lakes and one hospital in addi- tion to a variety clubs and interest groups. Sun City Festival (by Del Webb) 26415 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye 85369 623-239-3142; www.delwebb.com Located behind the White Tank Moun- tains, 46 miles northwest of Phoenix, this 45 community has 7,200 new and resale homes. The Pioneer Golf course is open and another course is planned. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, hobby

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