Brookdale Desert Ridge

Last inspection

September 8, 2026

Inspections

18, 83 deficiencies cited

Complaint inspections

18, 12 with deficiencies cited

Enforcement cases

7, $31,750 in civil penalties

• License active since 2019

Enforcement cases

• August 11, 2026: Civil Penalty $1,000 (complete); Notice of Enforcement Action (complete) case closed (complete)
• March 13, 2026: Civil Penalty $2,250 (complete); Notice of Enforcement Action (complete) case closed (complete)
• March 2, 2026: Civil Penalty $750 (complete); Notice of Enforcement (complete) case closed (complete)
• October 6, 2025: Civil Penalty $1,500 (complete) case closed (complete)
• April 1, 2025: Revocation (complete); Civil Penalty $25,000 (complete) case closed (complete)

September 8, 2026: complaint inspection, 1 deficiency

• Emergency and Safety Standards R9-10-819.D.2.a-f
  Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure that when a resident had an accident, emergency, or injury that resulted in the resident needing medical services, a caregiver or assistant caregiver documented the names of individuals who observed the accident, emergency, or injury, the individuals notified by the caregiver or assistant caregiver, and any action taken to prevent the accident, emergency, or injury from occurring in the future. The deficient practice posed a potential risk of re-injury if a resident did not receive adequate follow-up care.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: September 30, 2026

April 16, 2026: complaint, compliance (annual) inspection, 5 deficiencies

• Administration R9-10-803.A.9
  Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the governing authority failed to ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 36-411(A), for one of seven sampled personnel members. The deficient practice posed a risk if the employee was a danger to a vulnerable population.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: June 19, 2026
• Service Plans R9-10-808.C.1.g
  Based on record review and interview, the manager failed to ensure a caregiver or an assistant caregiver documented the services provided to a resident in the resident's medical record, for two of seven sampled residents. 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: July 10, 2026
• Emergency and Safety Standards R9-10-819.A.4
  Based on interview and documentation review, the manager failed to ensure a disaster drill for employees was conducted on each shift at least once every three months and documented. The deficient practice posed a risk if employees were unable to implement a disaster plan.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: August 29, 2026
• Emergency and Safety Standards R9-10-819.A.5.a
  Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure an evacuation drill for employees and residents was conducted at least once every six months. The deficient practice posed a risk if employees were unable to implement a disaster plan and safely evacuate residents during an emergency.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: September 1, 2026
• Emergency and Safety Standards R9-10-819.A.6.c.i-ii
  Based on documentation review and interview, the manager failed to ensure documentation of each evacuation drill included an identification of residents needing assistance for evacuation. The deficient practice posed a risk if employees were unable to identify residents needing assistance during an evacuation.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: September 1, 2026

January 7, 2026: complaint inspection, 3 deficiencies

• Resident Rights R9-10-810.B.1
  Based on interview and documentation review, the manager failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity, respect, and consideration. The deficient practice posed a risk as a personnel member chemically restrained a resident.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: February 26, 2026
• Resident Rights R9-10-810.B.2.i
  Based on interview and documentation review, the manager failed to ensure a resident was not subjected to restraint, for one of four sampled residents. The deficient practice posed a risk as a personnel member chemically restrained a resident.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: February 26, 2026
• Medication Services R9-10-817.B.3.b
  Based on documentation review, record review, and interview, the manager failed to ensure a medication was administered in compliance with a medication order, for three of four sampled residents. The deficient practice posed a risk if the resident experienced a change in condition due to improper administration of medication and as the Department was provided false or misleading information.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: January 15, 2026

December 15, 2025: complaint inspection, 2 deficiencies

• Resident Rights R9-10-810.B.1
  Based on interview and documentation review, the manager failed to ensure a resident was treated with dignity, respect, and consideration. The deficient practice posed a risk if personnel could not react to a resident's needs or emergencies.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: December 18, 2025
• Personal Care Services R9-10-814.E
  Based on record review, interview, documentation review, and observation, the manager failed to ensure a bell, intercom, or other mechanical means to alert employees to a resident’s needs or emergencies was available and accessible in a bedroom being used by a resident receiving personal care services. The deficient practice posed a risk if personnel could not react to a resident's needs or emergencies.
  Plan of correction accepted; correction date given by the community: March 27, 2026

Inspections with no deficiencies listed

• February 23, 2026: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaint 00159859 conducted on February 23, 2026.
• September 16, 2025: complaint inspection. No deficiencies were found during the on-site investigation of complaints 00143040, 00144184, 00144623, and 00144713 conducted on September 16, 2025.
• December 31, 2024: complaint inspection. An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00221178 was conducted on December 31, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.
• October 22, 2024: complaint inspection. An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00217685 was conducted on October 22, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.
• September 24, 2024: complaint inspection. An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00216370 was conducted on September 24, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.
• August 21, 2024: complaint inspection. An on-site investigation of complaint AZ00214769 was conducted on August 21, 2024, and no deficiencies were cited.

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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 120 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.