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Desert Flower
9185 E Desert Cove Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Desert Flower Description
Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, with easy access to Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe, Arizona. It truly is at the center of it all, near shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical centers. Truewood by Merrill, Scottsdale is a beautiful place to live with a desert landscape and mountain views. We proudly offer independent living, assisted living and memory care.
We’ve been established in the greater Phoenix area since 1999, and our roots run deep in the Scottsdale community. Many of our staff have been with us from the beginning, helping us create a warm, caring home for our residents. When you come for a visit you’ll feel the difference right away.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for the assisted living facility show a mix of experiences, ranging from highly positive to deeply concerned. Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the management and quality of care, particularly after a change in ownership. Concerns include high employee turnover, poor food quality, lack of cleanliness, and unresponsive night-time care. Additionally, there are complaints about the facility not delivering on promised services and charging for services not rendered.
On the other hand, many reviews praise the facility for its sense of community, engaging activities, cleanliness, and the caring nature of the staff. Positive comments highlight the excellent food, the welcoming environment, and the dedication of the staff to ensure residents' happiness and well-being. The facility's efforts to create a homey atmosphere and provide quality care are appreciated by residents and their families.
Some reviews offer advice for those considering assisted living options, suggesting thorough research, careful inspection of facilities, and consideration of smaller home environments for a more personalized care experience. The importance of understanding contract details, staff-to-resident ratios, and the facility's ownership and management practices is also emphasized.
Overall, the reviews suggest a facility with areas of excellence, particularly in community engagement and staff dedication, but also with significant room for improvement in management practices and quality of care. Prospective residents and their families are advised to carefully evaluate their options and consider the varied experiences of current and past residents.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Paradise Valley which is 5.0 miles away and has a population of 13,922 (small town).
- The average income is $144,989, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 94
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 75.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 66 days of rain and 298 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The median age is 46.9 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 7.09% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 11.49% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, and 80% White.
- The crime rate is 5.44 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.74 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.88 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.59 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 60.0, Moderate Days 168.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 56.0, Unhealthy Days 13.0, Very Unhealthy Days 6.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Sprouts Farmers Market
0.3 miles awayFry's Food
0.4 miles awaySafeway
2.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.8 miles awayCostco
2.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
North 92nd Street and East Shea Boulevard
0.1 miles awayEast Shea Boulevard and North 92nd Street
0.1 miles awayEast Shea Boulevard and North 90th Street
0.2 miles awayDisused
0.2 miles awayNorth 90th Street and East Shea Boulevard
0.3 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.1 miles awayChase
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.7 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.4 miles awayDesert Financial Credit Union
2.9 miles awayHospitals
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
0.2 miles awayHealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital
0.6 miles awayPassport Health Scottsdale Travel Clinic
2.3 miles awayArizona Hearing Center
2.3 miles awayBanner Urgent Care
2.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayColette Brown, PharmD
2.9 miles awayUCB Pharma
4.1 miles awayDentists
A Reason to Smile
2.8 miles awayAspen Dental
3.2 miles awayEnamor Dentistry
3.7 miles awayDentists of Scottsdale
4.1 miles awayScottsdales Dentist
4.3 miles awayParks
Paradise Park
1.0 miles awayMountain View Park
1.1 miles awayCamelback Walk
1.3 miles awayBasketball Court
1.4 miles awaySweetwater Park
1.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Roosevelt community church
14.0 miles awayThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
14.0 miles awayFirst Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale
17.7 miles awayShopping
Scottsdale Quarter
3.4 miles awayKierland Commons
3.6 miles awayParadise Valley Mall
5.7 miles awayScottsdale Fashion Square Mall
6.1 miles awayDesert Ridge Marketplace
7.9 miles awayCulture
Desert Stages Theater
6.0 miles awayComedy Spot Comedy Club
6.6 miles awayThe Venue
6.6 miles awayScottsdale Center for The Performing Arts
6.7 miles awayThe Creative Center of Scottsdale
7.0 miles awayRestaurants
Mimi's Cafe
0.2 miles awayRed Robin
0.2 miles awayStreets of New York
0.3 miles awayFirst Watch
0.3 miles awayFlower Child Healthy Food
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This community is licensed by the state of AZ. It is a large-sized community with 118 total beds.Disclaimer
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