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Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

5216 West Spur Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85083

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9.0
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3 reviews
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PB

Loved one of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent care provider

The house is very nice and is kept very clean. My aunt has been well taken care of. We appreciate that a few healthcare providers make house calls on a regular basis.

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Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

About the facility

With over 30 combined years of experience, Lucy and her team deliver compassion and empathy to each and every resident. With a January 2020 opening, Desert Sanctuary has an open concept living area with a license for 10, with six bedrooms, one master suite with a private bathroom. Located near Deem Hills park, Desert Sanctuary accentuates the desert landscape. Desert Sanctuary provides services to the surrounding Phoenix area with the nearby Norterra shopping center.

Senior living options offered

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Pricing

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Kosher
  • No Sugar

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas

Services

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Romanian

Activities

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • BBQs or Picnics

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Reviews

for Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

9 out of 10
Review Score1-3 of 3 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.5
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.0
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living has 3 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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PB

Residential Care Home

Family/friend

March 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Excellent care provider

The house is very nice and is kept very clean. My aunt has been well taken care of. We appreciate that a few healthcare providers make house calls on a regular basis.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Priscilla B

Residential Care Home

Family/friend

March 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

A great place

I am so happy with the care my mom is receiving. The staff is so caring. You just get a good feeling when you walk in the door. She is always clean and looking good when I show up which I really appreciate. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Residential Care Home

Toured community

February 1, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our family had an in person tour and it was a nice tour experience, the houses were not terrible but the staff to resident ratio was not quite what we were looking for.

Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living

  • Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living offers Private and Semi-Private. Learn more.
  • Call (602) 989-9977 to reach a resident at Desert Sanctuary Assisted Living.

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