Greenfields Assisted Living

    723 E 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85204
    3.1 · 12 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Excellent caregiving, poor administration overall

    I'm torn. The hands-on care is excellent-kind, knowledgeable caregivers and med techs, 24-hour staff, good meals and a warm, family-like dining/amenity area in comfortable, affordable apartments. But administration is chaotic and sometimes unprofessional: unreachable phones, billing and medication errors, high turnover and occasional lack of activities/compassion from office staff. Overall my relative gets good daily care, but the administrative problems make it a risky choice unless you can tolerate a low-budget, older facility.

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    3.08 · 12 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Attentive nurses praised by some family members
    • Medication management by some staff / med techs explain and administer on time
    • 24-hour caregivers available
    • Transportation to doctor's appointments provided
    • Reported good overall care in multiple reviews
    • Restaurant-style dining room (white linen, large dining room)
    • Amenities such as TV rooms, game rooms, barber shop
    • Comfortable apartments including two-bedroom options
    • Warm, welcoming and organized staff in several accounts
    • Doctors on staff who monitor residents weekly
    • Supportive director and nurses creating a family-like atmosphere (in upgraded unit)
    • Active programming reported in some cases (non-stop activities, volunteer-led activities)
    • Highly regarded chef and positive dining experiences in some reports
    • Reasonably priced / affordable cost range
    • Kind residents and a pleasant community environment
    • Multiple reviewers reported residents were happy and would recommend

    Cons

    • Medication errors and lost prescriptions/medications
    • Financial/accounting mistakes (double charges, lost checks/payments)
    • Unprofessional, sometimes uncompassionate administrative staff
    • Owner and spouse described as dishonest or badmouthing residents
    • High staff turnover
    • Poor or inconsistent food quality (reports of soup/leftovers)
    • Concerns about cleanliness / unclean facility reported
    • Reports of residents left in recliners all day and lack of engagement
    • Lack of activities or enrichment in some units
    • Poor communication and unreachable phone numbers / mail problems
    • Older, institutional or hospital-like building with minimal decor
    • Inconsistent nursing/personnel interpersonal skills (some nurses lack people skills)
    • Lower-budget, no-frills environment (limited aesthetics)
    • Not well-suited for more independent residents in some reviewers' views
    • Strong negative impressions from some families (some had to move residents elsewhere)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment is mixed to polarized: reviewers describe a facility that can provide solid hands-on care and a warm, family-like atmosphere in certain units or under particular staff, while also exhibiting significant administrative, cleanliness, communication, and consistency problems in other accounts. Several families praised individual caregivers, nurses, med techs, the director and chef, and noted affordable costs and helpful services like 24-hour caregivers, transportation to appointments, and weekly monitoring by doctors. At the same time, other reviewers reported severe lapses—lost medications and prescriptions, financial errors such as double charges and lost checks, unprofessional administration, and an owner and spouse accused of dishonest or disrespectful behavior. This creates a clear pattern of highly variable experiences depending on which staff and units residents encounter.

    Care quality and clinical oversight: Many reviews highlight competent, caring clinical staff in practice — med techs who explain and administer medications on time, nurses who were personally appreciated, and doctors on staff who perform weekly checks. These positive accounts suggest the facility can deliver reliable hands-on care, and several residents or families said the resident was happy and receiving excellent support. Conversely, there are multiple alarming reports of medication errors (forgotten prescriptions, lost medications) and inconsistent nursing interpersonal skills. High staff turnover compounds concerns about continuity of care; some reviewers explicitly moved loved ones out and reported better outcomes elsewhere. Thus clinical quality appears inconsistent: strong in some cases, problematic in others.

    Staff, management, and communication: Reviews reveal two distinct narratives about staff and leadership. In favorable reports, staff are described as warm, organized, supportive, and family-like, with a director and nurse who engage positively and create active programming. In negative reports, administration is labeled unprofessional and lacking compassion; an owner (and his wife, named in reviews) is accused of dishonesty and speaking negatively about residents. Administrative failings extend to billing and records (lost checks, double charges) and poor external communication: disconnected or incorrect phone numbers, no mailbox set up for residents, and internet contact information that is wrong. These operational problems are recurrent and are among the most actionable concerns raised.

    Facilities, dining, and activities: The physical environment draws mixed commentary. Positives include a restaurant-like dining room with white linens, a large dining room, an excellent chef in at least one unit, and amenities such as TV and game rooms and a barber shop. Some residents enjoy comfortable one- or two-bedroom apartments. However, multiple reviewers describe an older, lower-budget, hospital-like building with few decorations and cleanliness issues. Activity levels vary markedly: some units reportedly offer non-stop activities and volunteer-led programs, while other residents were reported to be left in recliners all day with little stimulation. Food quality is similarly inconsistent—some praise the chef and dining experience, while others complain of poor meals that resemble leftovers.

    Notable patterns and overall impression: The dominant pattern is inconsistency across time, staff, and possibly different wings or management eras. Positive experiences cluster around particular staff members, upgraded units, or when the director and nurses are especially engaged. Negative experiences center on administrative incompetence (billing, mail/phone), medication mishandling, cleanliness, and an apparent culture issue tied to owner behavior and high turnover. For prospective families, these reviews suggest the facility can be a good, affordable option with strong day-to-day caregiving under the right circumstances, but there is tangible risk of serious administrative and operational failures. Verification steps such as asking about staff retention, medication protocols, billing procedures, cleanliness inspections, and recent changes in leadership or unit upgrades would be prudent based on the concerns raised in these reviews.

    Location

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    About Greenfields Assisted Living

    Greenfields Assisted Living sits at 723 East 2nd Avenue, Mesa, Arizona, as part of the Greenfields Retirement Community and it accommodates adults 62 and older in a large, well-maintained space that isn't new but is always kept up nicely, you know, and they say you can see grass, mature trees, and covered patios around the common areas, which makes for a comfortable setting where people can unwind inside or out. The community provides a mix of living options, offering assisted living, independent living, senior apartments, memory care, and short-term respite care, so folks needing a bit of help with daily things like clothing, washing up, getting around, or remembering medicines can get support to suit their needs, but there are also units with outside doors for people wanting a blend of privacy and security, and staff is around 24 hours to help out with emergencies or daily support, and you'll notice nurses on staff, visiting podiatrists, doctors on call, and different therapy services-from speech and physical to occupational-plus health services for diabetic care, incontinence, and non-ambulatory residents needing lifts.

    People who need memory care or have more advanced support needs can join behavioral health groups and get both counseling and therapy, but the general feeling stays friendly and welcoming, with staff said to be kind, patient, and practical, making it easy for most folks to settle in. There are both studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom units, and meal options include vegetarian choices prepared by on-site cooks, so residents don't have to fuss around with cooking on their own. Meals get served in a communal dining room to bring folks together, but there's also a TV lounge, book room, recreation rooms, a beauty and barber shop, a swimming pool and hot tub, and a country store tucked inside the grounds-plus gardens for fresh air walks.

    Greenfields includes planned daily activities that can mean arts and crafts, music or animal therapy, movie nights, or gentle exercise classes, but sometimes the event list isn't heavy, so people can also participate in devotional activities, both on site and out, to keep up with spiritual habits as much as they like, and transportation is available for errands, doctor visits, and short trips out, which helps folks manage their routines without depending on family. Pets like cats and dogs are welcome, within reason, and there's parking for residents, complimentary rides when needed, and covered spots for cars, which is handy during the Arizona summers.

    The facility keeps safety in mind with smoke restrictions indoors, wheelchair accessible showers, lifts for those who need help moving, and awake staff around the clock, and there's always a way to get support for bathing, dressing, bathroom help, or general wellbeing if it's needed, and they've got help with things like blood sugar checks or medicine management, too. Greenfields accepts private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance for payment, and families can set up tours to walk through the community, speak with staff and residents, and get a good look at what life is like there, as the facility can serve up to 141 residents and is licensed as a large care community by the state of Arizona.

    Overall, Greenfields Assisted Living covers what most people need whether they're looking for independent living with convenience, a little help here and there, or more steady support with memory or health care, so it's the sort of place where residents get to keep some independence but know that help is around whenever they need it, in a setting that's clean, maintained, and hasn't lost its friendliness over the years.

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