Houston Creek Assisted Living

    210 S Houston Creek Cir, Payson, AZ 85541
    • Assisted Living

    Warm, caring, professional hospice home

    I found the small home warm, clean, and seasonally decorated with a down-home, family atmosphere. The staff-especially Karen and Brad-were loving, professional, and provided excellent 24-hour medical and hospice support; residents were happy and engaged with activities. I'd recommend this caring, well-run place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.60·(5)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-centered caregiving
    • 24-hour licensed care availability
    • Strong medical and hospice support
    • Respectful and professional staff interactions
    • Clean, well-decorated interior with seasonal touches
    • Home-like, family-style atmosphere
    • Personalized activity programming based on resident interests
    • Compliance with state regulations
    • Small, intimate residential setting
    • Visible caregiver–resident bonds

    Cons

    • Owner-driven management with limited transparency
    • Short-notice resident discharge practices
    • Leadership communication and professional boundaries
    • High resident density and limited personal space
    • Potential staffing instability during administrative transitions

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression Houston Creek Assisted Living presents as a small, residential-style facility with a consistent emphasis on a home-like, family atmosphere. Reviewers frequently praised the caregiving team as compassionate and attentive, noting strong caregiver–resident bonds and 24-hour care availability. Medical and hospice support are described positively, and the facility is consistently characterized as clean, seasonally decorated, and compliant with state rules. Care and staff Care quality is a prominent strength in the feedback. Families and visitors described staff as respectful, professional, and loving; several reviewers named individual caregivers positively. Clinical support and hospice coordination were identified as reliable elements of the care mix. At the same time, some comments point to potential operational risks during administrative changes: prospective families should ask about staffing continuity and handoff procedures when touring. Dining and activities Reviews emphasize personalized activities that reflect resident interests and an active dayroom program; observers noted frequent, homey activities and a down‑home atmosphere. There is less explicit commentary about dining quality or menu variety in the available summaries, so those are areas to verify in person (menus, meal schedules, special-diet accommodations, and sample meals). Facilities and environment The facility is described as a small, nicely decorated home with attention to cleanliness and seasonal presentation. The intimate scale is a strength for residents who prefer a residential rather than institutional setting. Conversely, several comments indicate periods of high resident density and limited personal space in common areas; visitors should evaluate room sizes, storage, and common-area capacity relative to current occupancy. Management and notable patterns While many families praised front-line staff and the caregiving culture, there are notable concerns tied to management and ownership. Summaries include descriptions of owner-led decision-making, instances of abrupt discharge notices, and comments about leadership communication and boundaries. These items suggest a pattern of owner-driven administrative control with limited transparency at times. Prospective families should request written policies on resident discharge/transition, examples of how leadership handles sensitive interactions, and clarification on grievance and communication channels. Recommendation for prospective families Houston Creek appears to offer strong hands-on care in a warm, small-home environment, with good clinical and hospice connections. However, because of the management-related concerns and potential space limitations, families should tour the home, meet direct-care staff and leadership, review written policies (discharge/eviction, staffing contingency, complaint resolution), and assess current occupancy and room layouts before deciding. Doing so will help confirm whether the facility’s strengths match the prospective resident’s clinical needs and expectations for administrative transparency.

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    Location

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    Houston Creek Assisted Living is located at 210 S Houston Creek Cir, Payson, AZ, 85541.

    About Houston Creek Assisted Living

    Houston Creek Assisted Living sits over on S Houston Creek Circle in Payson, Arizona and focuses on giving seniors help with daily living in a way that respects their independence while making sure they're safe and comfortable, and folks will find private or shared rooms, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, all fully furnished, so there isn't any need to worry over moving big things in or out; the living areas stay cool with air-conditioning, and there's cable TV, internet, and a telephone line ready for use, plus the staff takes care of housekeeping, linens, and all those chores that start piling up at home. Meals get made in the kitchen with organic ingredients, so residents sit down for food they know is fresh and nutritious, and transportation can be set up for doctor visits, other appointments, or group events, giving people a chance to get out, take part, or just get where they need to go. There are planned activities each day-some folks like walking on the paths or spending time in the garden, joining movie nights, or doing things that keep them engaged whether in the building or out in the community, not to mention devotional or spiritual sessions for those who like that sort of thing, and the whole place goes in for decorations for holidays and seasons, which makes it feel bright and homey.

    Residents can count on help with bathing, dressing, and taking their medicine, and there's a 24-hour call system in place so help's always close by, with care providers on hand all day and night, taking shifts to cover needs like medication management or even special help with memory care or skilled nursing. Houston Creek Assisted Living also offers services like hospice care, Medicare-certified home health care, adult day programs, board and care options, respite care for family members needing a break, and a mix of assisted living amenities meant to lower worries and let people enjoy maintenance-free living, and staff there make sure everything follows state and health rules for safety and quality. People have choices to pick what fits their needs, so whether someone needs all-day skilled help or lighter care, there's a plan; and the owners and staff focus on a warm, home-like environment, treating everyone with dignity, and encouraging residents to feel part of the community, with staff who have training and experience to help out with the tough days and the good ones, too. Assistant caregivers help out with daily routines, support, companionship, and making sure everyone feels valued and known, while providing families the peace of mind that comes from seeing their loved ones supported with both attentiveness and kindness.

    People often ask...

    Houston Creek Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,340 per month.

    Houston Creek Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 210 S Houston Creek Cir, Payson, AZ 85541.

    No, Houston Creek Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Arizona, the Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through AZ Care Check, running compliance inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number001cs00000WoAtlAAF
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Home
    License classActive
    Capacity7 residents
    LicenseeHOUSTON CREEK ASSISTED LIVING LLC
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2011
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    08 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found deficiencies in fall-prevention training for staff and multiple tuberculosis infection control practices, including missing annual TB training, incomplete documentation, and no annual exposure risk assessment.
    • A.R.S. § 36-420.01.A36-420.01. Health care institutions; fall prevention and fall recovery; training programs; definition A. Each health care institution shall develop and administer a training program for all staff regarding fall prevention and fall recovery. The training program shall include initial training and con
    • R9-10-806.A.8.a-bA. A manager shall ensure that: 8. A manager, a caregiver, and an assistant caregiver, or an employee or a volunteer who has or is expected to have more than eight hours per week of direct interaction with residents, provides evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis: a. On or before the date
    • R9-10-113.A.2.cR9-10-113. Tuberculosis Screening A. If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implement
    • R9-10-113.A.2.dR9-10-113. Tuberculosis Screening A. If a health care institution is subject to the requirements of this Section, as specified in an Article in this Chapter, the health care institution's chief administrative officer shall ensure that the health care institution establishes, documents, and implement
    05 Jun 2024Complaint
    Confirmed no deficiencies were found in the investigation of the complaint.

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