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Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa

248 North Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Map

Senior Living Alliance member
Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa
Assisted LivingCare offered
91 residentsLicensed capacity
$3,400 to $4,900/moTypical assisted living start in Maricopa County, from 65 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance

What residents and families say

Verified by phone interview

Senior Living Alliance interviews named residents and family members by phone and records each call. Every testimonial is dated and published as given. How we verify

19 more testimonials
★★★★★

“I couldn't be happier, and I give them five stars. The nursing staff takes care of people, often over and above their assigned duties, and they look out for us. I feel very comfortable sharing my information because they never make fun of me. Housekeeping is really good, and my laundry comes back within a few hours. Anytime I need something done, maintenance is on it within an hour or two. There's always something going on, and the bus is in top shape. I feel safe here.”

Terry CoeApr 2026
★★★★★

“The management team has been incredibly friendly and responsive, making the transition smooth. My mom has enjoyed the meals and the staff is always attentive, even offering her extra treats. There's a great variety of activities, keeping her engaged and happy. Overall, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a welcoming community.”

Naomi MOsleyJan 2026
★★★★★

“The dining options are fantastic, with meals that look and taste great. The activities are engaging and keep everyone entertained, which really make a difference. The housekeeping and maintenance services are top-notch, ensuring everything is clean and well-maintained. Overall, the staff is friendly and respectful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. If you're considering a place for your loved ones, this community is definitely worth checking out!”

Javier PalaciosOct 2025
★★★★★

“The management is fantastic; they genuinely care about the residents and create a welcoming atmosphere. The dining experience is top-notch, with delicious food and a great variety of options. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone engaged, and the housekeeping staff is friendly and efficient. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a supportive community!”

Sandra FoldsOct 2025
★★★★

“The management is incredibly responsive and attentive, making me feel welcomed right away. The housekeeping staff is wonderful, keeping everything tidy and comfortable. I love my apartment's design and layout, and I feel safe here. Plus, the dining options are quite good, with a nice variety. Overall, I highly recommend this place!”

Sheila Boyah BrownSep 2025
★★★★★

“The management is outstanding, always going above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. There are plenty of engaging activities, and the staff genuinely cares about the residents. The housekeeping team is efficient and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a supportive and vibrant environment for their loved ones.”

Bette ReedAug 2025
★★★★★

“The management team is very responsive and gets things done efficiently. My daughter enjoys the dining options, and I think the food is quite good. The maintenance staff is prompt and reliable, and the overall atmosphere feels welcoming. I appreciate the variety of activities offered. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for its value and comfort.”

Delainey EddyJul 2025
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly responsive and always accessible, which gives me peace of mind. The food is varied and well-prepared so my dad enjoys the options available and the housekeeping and maintenance services are top-notch, ensuring everything is clean and well-maintained. Overall, I feel he is safe, comfortable, and happy there!”

Fred SharpApr 2025
★★★★★

“The management was responsive and respectful, making the whole process easier, and the activities offered are engaging, with my relative enjoying numerous social get-togethers. Housekeeping is impeccable, and everything seems well-maintained. Overall, I feel comfortable with the accommodations and I would definitely recommend this community to others looking for a welcoming environment.”

Sean GallowayFamily member · Mar 2025
★★★★★

“The management team is incredibly involved and responsive, making sure all needs are met promptly, the food always seems to bring smiles to the residents, and the activities provided are engaging, even though my client prefers some solitude. The staff is caring and attentive, ensuring a comfortable and safe atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in search of a welcoming environment!”

Rebecca EscalanteFeb 2025
★★★★★

“I recently moved here and it's been a pleasant experience. The grounds are beautifully maintained and well-ventilated. The food is delicious, offering a nice variety, as well as exceptional service from the staff. I also appreciate the range of activities available. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here, and I would definitely recommend this place to others!”

Gary HawkinsJan 2025
★★★★★

“My mother lives here and I recommend the place to people. The price is good for what she has, management staff is accessible and responsive, the activities are good for the residents and I like them, housekeeping does a good job of cleaning her apartment, the building looks well maintained, and the wellness staff have helped her a lot. Mom feels safe and comfortable there.”

Marjorie LoftonFamily member · Mother lives here · Jan 2025
★★★★★

“My mom is at the community and they provide everything so it doesn't get any better than that! From what I've gathered so far, the staff has been very helpful and interactive and they've supplied her with more than enough for her needs. They've been very helpful!”

Cathy LawrenceFamily member · Jan 2025
★★★★★

“My uncle is at the community and the management are very communicative and they are always on top of it and they are very considerate. They always keep him busy with activities and he finds it interesting. Plus, his place is always well kept and the facility is well kept when you walk in. Lastly, the care staff are very nice to him and they are always very compassionate and they communicate well with me for any reason.”

Isabel AvenaFamily member · Dec 2024
★★★★★

“I cannot find a nicer place to live than this community! The maintenance team goes out of their way to help you and does an excellent job. The transportation always gets us where we need to go and they just recently got a new beautiful bus. The care staff here are very effiecient and kind and they really respect me and the other residents!”

Warren BrownAug 2024
★★★★★

“This place is a blessing from God. Everybody is nice and caring from the med techs, to housekeeping, to the maintenance people, to the kitchen people and they work their tails off. They provide so many good activities like bingo, games, exercise, music and movies, they do a nice job cleaning and they do a wonderful job with my laundry. They pick up my laundry and bring it back when they are supposed to and it is always nicely folded. Overall I am just so happy here.”

Marjorie LoftonApr 2024
★★★★★

“They are fabulous. They go above and beyond with my client to meet her needs and make sure she has everything she needs. I would recommend this community to others.”

Kay BushApr 2024
★★★★★

“I recently moved into the place and I am happy with it. People bring me things I ask for and everyone is friendly. Where ever management sees me, they ask how I am doing and whether I need anything. As soon as I open the dining room door, people are right there asking what I need or want. They like to take people out on field trips here and there. Staff come to do laundry and clean my place once a week, and they're real good about it. People are out doing something maintenance wise every day and the grass gets cut every other week. The care staff is good to me and if I need anything, I just call them and they're always there. I feel safe and comfortable here.”

Arthur RomoFeb 2024
★★★★★

“My mother lived at the community and I'd recommend it to people. It was a well managed, tightly run ship in a very nice, clean and new area with the police department and medical around the corner. For what everyone had to do, the coordination, and everything involved, even her apartment was bigger than the condo she owned and had very large doors. Management was accommodating to every need and request. The food was always well prepared and good. Housekeeping was prompt and laundry came back organized. The care staff was proactive, understanding, and my wife called them angels. Overall, mom felt safe and comfortable there.”

Kathleen JordanFamily member · Nov 2023

About the community

Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa is a state-licensed assisted living community in Mesa, Arizona. It is licensed for 91 residents. 20+ residents and family members have shared phone-verified testimonials through Senior Living Alliance.

Life at Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa

Dining room

Dining

The community serves three meals a day, and staff can accommodate a range of dietary needs. Breakfast can be made to order, and several options are offered daily. Family and friends are welcome to join residents for meals, especially on birthdays and holidays. A Dining Services Director leads the dining team.

Courtyard

Activities

An Activity Director plans a full calendar with input from residents, and there is a daily exercise program. Recent events shown on the page include ice cream parties, movie nights, holiday celebrations, crafts and visits from volunteers. The Mesa Active Adult Center is directly across the street and offers more activities.

Amenities

  • Private porches and balconies
  • Two-bedroom casitas with private courtyards
  • Shaded outdoor area
  • Dining room
  • On-site podiatry, dental, hearing and x-ray services
  • Individual room thermostats
  • Cable, internet and WiFi
  • 24-hour response system
  • Wheelchair accessible
Awards
AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award, Bronze

Floor plans

3 layouts from Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.

Prices

This community does not publish its prices.

Area costs

Assisted Living in Maricopa County typically starts at $3,400 to $4,900 a month. Based on 65 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

Care and services

From the community’s website

What Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.

  • Provides transportation. Transportation services (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)

How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid

Lilisity’s independent report

What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

State inspections

8Deficiencies cited
7Complaint inspections

Last inspection: Jan 16, 2026. See the record

License

Active, 91 residents

Assisted Living Center-Personal AL8507C.

Nearest emergency room

3.2 miles

Banner Desert Medical Center, rated 2 of 5 stars by CMS.

State inspection record8 deficiencies, 0 enforcement cases
Last inspection
January 16, 2026
Inspections
7, 8 deficiencies cited
Complaint inspections
7, 3 with deficiencies cited
Enforcement cases
0
  • No deficiencies cited at the last inspection (January 2026)
  • License active since 2011

November 20, 2025: complaint, compliance (annual) inspection, 2 deficiencies

  • Personnel R9-10-806.A.8.a-b
    Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that personnel records for four of the eight sampled personnel included documentation of freedom from infectious tuberculosis (TB), as specified in R9-10-113. The deficient practice posed a potential TB exposure risk to residents.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: February 28, 2026
  • Environmental Standards R9-10-820.A.14.a-c
    Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a dog or cat allowed in the facility was vaccinated against rabies. The deficient posed a risk if a dog allowed into the facility did not meet the vaccination requirements.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: March 30, 2026

September 23, 2024: complaint inspection, 1 deficiency

  • Resident Rights R9-10-810.B.1
    Based on interview and observation, the manager failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity, respect, and consideration. The deficient practice posed a risk as resident rights were violated.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: October 15, 2024

August 6, 2024: complaint, compliance (annual) inspection, 5 deficiencies

  • Personnel R9-10-806.A.4.a-b
    Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure that a caregiver's skills and knowledge were verified and documented before the caregiver provided health services and according to policies and procedures. The deficient practice posed a risk if a personnel member was unable to meet a resident's needs.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: August 20, 2024
  • Service Plans R9-10-808.C.1.g
    Based on record review, observation, and interview, the manager failed to ensure the caregiver documented the services provided in the resident's medical record, for one of ten residents reviewed. The deficient practice posed a risk as services could not be verified as provided against a service plan.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: September 10, 2024
  • R9-10-817.C.2 R9-10-817.C.2
    Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that food was stored to protect from potential contamination.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: August 20, 2024
  • R9-10-817.C.4.a R9-10-817.C.4.a
    Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that foods requiring refrigeration were maintained at 41° F or below. The deficient practice posed a risk for potential food borne illnesses.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: August 20, 2024
  • R9-10-819.A.11 R9-10-819.A.11
    Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure that poisonous materials stored by the assisted living facility were maintained in labeled containers in a locked area inaccessible to residents. The deficient practice posed a risk to the physical health and safety of a resident.
    Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: August 20, 2024

Inspections with no deficiencies listed

  • January 16, 2026: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00154484 conducted on January 16, 2026.
  • August 28, 2025: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00142604 conducted on August 28, 2025.
  • May 23, 2025: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00128908, 00131389, 00131415, 00131431, and 00131468 conducted on May 23, 2025.
  • November 7, 2024: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints AZ00217363 and AZ00218359 conducted on November 7, 2024.

Read the full record on AZ Care Check →

ADHS writes a Statement of Deficiencies after each inspection that finds a rule was not met. The community then files a plan of correction, which ADHS accepts or rejects. ADHS investigates complaints on site. A complaint inspection that ends with “No deficiencies were found” did not find a rule violation; deficiencies cited on a complaint inspection are listed with that inspection. AZ Care Check does not list complaints that did not lead to an on-site inspection. Enforcement cases are actions ADHS takes after an inspection, such as a civil money penalty, a provisional license or a license revocation, with their status. This community is licensed for 91 residents; larger communities are inspected and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, Licensing Services, AZ Care Check, data as of October 15, 2026, showing all records on AZ Care Check (back to September 5, 2023). Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.

License and ownershipActive license
License type
Assisted Living Center-Personal
License number
AL8507C
License status
Active
Licensed capacity
91
Executive Director
Adam C Plant Operations

Source: Arizona state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Executive Director name from the community's website, as of Oct 12, 2026.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Arizona, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Arizona

  • Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS). Yes. Arizona's Medicaid long-term care program, ALTCS, is for people who need nursing facility level of care. Members do not have to live in a nursing home, and many live in an assisted living facility and get needed services there. (state page)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.2 mi, nursing home 1.1 mi, pharmacy 0.7 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa. 3.2 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 2 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Sandridge Post Acute, Mesa. 1.1 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Family Home Health, Mesa. 0.4 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
Best-Rx Pharmacy. 0.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 85201 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
032568 Red Mountain Dialysis (Fmc), Mesa, 1.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Davita Central Mesa Dialysis Center, Mesa, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Usrc Southwest Mesa, Mesa, 2.5 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 2 of 5 stars)
Hospice
87 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 85201.
Holy Cross Hospice, office in Mesa, 1.9 miles away, straight line
Americare Hospice And Palliative Care, office in Mesa, 1.9 miles away, straight line
Anthem Hospice Care, office in Mesa, 2.4 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Austin Smith, MD, Mesa. 1.1 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Zone X: 0.2% annual chance (500-year) flood area (moderate risk). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively high, tornado very low, heat wave very high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. The state recorded a finding in November 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
  2. What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
  3. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  4. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  5. What fees are charged at move-in?
  6. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  7. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
  8. Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
  9. For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
  10. Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Arizona Department of Health Services, Licensing Services inspection recordsOct 15, 2026See above
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteSee above
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa provide?

Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa is licensed by the state of Arizona for assisted living in Mesa, Arizona. Its licensed capacity is 91 residents.

Does Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa have verified testimonials?

Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.

How much does Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa cost?

Assisted Living in Maricopa County typically starts at $3,400 to $4,900 a month. Based on 65 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa does not publish its prices.

How do I contact Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa?

Use Avista Senior Living, Historic Downtown Mesa's website, avistaseniorliving.com/historic-downtown-mesa, or visit at 248 North Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201.

Choosing assisted livingOur care guide: what to look for, what it costs, how families pay, and more questions to ask (PDF)

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