Haven Health Safford

    1933 W Peppertree Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85546
    4.0 · 50 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm staff, effective therapy, cautious

    I placed my loved one here and saw real improvement: warm, family-oriented staff, strong management, and a welcoming atmosphere from check-in onward. Therapy was excellent - attentive, effective rehab staff (Angelica, Sara G., Ashtyn, Brianna, Erica C. stood out) helped us go home within a month. The building, food, and customer service have noticeably improved, and leadership responds quickly when issues arise. That said, we dealt with medication/communication glitches, occasional long call-button waits, and there are troubling reports of safety lapses, missing belongings, and inconsistent dementia care. Overall I'm grateful and would recommend this facility with careful oversight for higher-risk residents.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.02 · 50 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      2.4
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, patient-centered nursing and CNA staff
    • Highly praised physical therapy/rehab (several mentions of good outcomes)
    • Specific staff recognized for exceptional care (Sara G., Kaeli, Angelica, Ashtyn, Brianna, Erica C., Maria, Martha)
    • Responsive and engaged leadership/management who follow up on concerns
    • Improved cleanliness and building odor control noted by several reviewers
    • Improved customer service and front desk communication
    • Effective CNA training program with good instruction and hands-on clinical rotation
    • Easier admission/check-in process and reduced paperwork through technology
    • Engaging activities program and active activity staff
    • Dietary team improvements and some reports of well-prepared food
    • Timely attention to needs during therapy and recovery for many patients
    • Welcoming, family-oriented environment with warm entries and personal touches
    • Quick resolution of many glitches and issues when raised
    • Supportive social work and occasional personalized assistance (e.g., packages)

    Cons

    • Serious safety and security incidents reported (theft of equipment, alleged physical assault)
    • Inadequate dementia care cited in at least one violent incident
    • Inconsistent staff quality — some staff praised while others are disrespectful or neglectful
    • Poor communication at times, including discharge communication glitches and insurance/payment delays
    • Medication issues: late meds, leftover-med policy, and at least one discharge without medications
    • Call-button response delays and slow staff responsiveness reported
    • Dietary problems persist for some (cold meals, diabetic meal plans not followed)
    • Occasional cleanliness and bathroom sanitation problems reported earlier
    • Shift-change chaos, lack of supervision, and rooms not ready cited in some accounts
    • Belongings missing or mishandled in isolated reports
    • Language barrier issues reported initially for at least one family
    • Alleged infection risk concerns (COVID/pneumonia) and worries about medical oversight
    • Scheduling delays and periods with no nurse coverage mentioned
    • Some reviewers advise avoiding the facility due to safety concerns

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviewed summaries is mixed but leans positive regarding the human side of care and rehabilitation services, while raising several significant operational and safety concerns that bear attention.

    Care quality and staff: The most consistently positive theme is compassion and patient-centered care from many front-line employees. Multiple reviewers singled out specific individuals (most often Sara G. in physical therapy, but also Kaeli, Angelica, Ashtyn, Brianna, Erica C., Maria, Martha and others) for exceptional skill, empathy, and ability to connect with residents. Physical therapy and rehab receive repeated praise for producing good functional outcomes and for therapists being patient and willing to listen. Many families and residents reported feeling well cared for during recovery, noting quick attention to needs, supportive medical staff, and compassionate bedside manner during difficult times such as end-of-life care.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Several reviews indicate noticeable improvements in cleanliness, building smell, and floor care. Leadership responsiveness appears to have driven many of these visible changes, and reviewers explicitly noted a cleaner environment compared with earlier experiences. There are also positive operational changes such as streamlined check-in technology that reduces paperwork and makes admission easier. The activities program is described as engaging and family-oriented, helping residents feel at home and entertained.

    Management and responsiveness: Management and executive leadership receive frequent positive mentions for prompt follow-up and willingness to resolve issues. Reviewers reported that when problems were raised, leadership often responded, acknowledged mistakes, and took remedial steps. Admissions staff and social work also get credit for being helpful and knowledgeable in many instances, and some reviewers praised the facility’s efforts to improve customer service over time.

    Dining and daily operations: Reports about dining and daily routines are mixed. Several reviewers praised the dietary team and said the food tasted better than before, while others reported cold meals, missed diabetic meal plans, and food quality issues. Operational inconsistencies also arise in medication management and discharge procedures: several reviewers noted late medications, leftover-med policies, or even a discharge without medications, though in many cases any glitches were addressed quickly once brought to staff attention.

    Safety, security, and serious concerns: The most alarming themes are a set of serious safety and security complaints that appear in a smaller but significant number of reviews. These include allegations of theft (a breathing device), restricted access to patients, missing or mishandled belongings, and most seriously an account of a resident being physically abused by another resident and concerns about inadequate dementia care and supervision. Some reviews raise infection-control concerns (references to COVID-19 and pneumonia risk) and assert insufficient medical oversight in particular incidents. These kinds of reports stand in stark contrast to the otherwise compassionate-care narratives and represent high-priority issues that require investigation, transparency, and corrective action.

    Inconsistency and staffing: A recurring pattern is inconsistency in staff quality and coverage. While many individual staff members receive outstanding praise, others are described as disrespectful, inattentive, or slow to respond (long call-button wait times, periods with no nurse available, or staff turnover/new staff still learning). Shift-change communication problems and reports of chaotic handoffs surface in some reviews. These inconsistencies can amplify the impact of procedural failures (medication delays, dietary errors, discharge communication) and, when paired with the safety incidents described above, can significantly affect family trust.

    Net assessment and recommendations: Overall, the facility demonstrates many strengths — devoted caregivers, strong therapy services, improvements in cleanliness and operations, and engaged leadership that often acts to correct problems. However, the presence of serious safety incidents, inconsistent staff performance, medication/discharge errors, and some lingering operational weaknesses means the facility’s quality is uneven. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s strong rehabilitation and compassionate staff against these risks. For the facility, priorities should include robust incident investigation and transparent communication about safety events, strengthened dementia care and supervision protocols, consistent staff training and staffing levels (especially overnight and during shift changes), and continued focus on medication and dietary process improvements. Addressing those concerns would align the facility’s operational reliability with the clearly high-quality individual care many reviewers describe.

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    About Haven Health Safford

    Haven Health Safford is a Skilled Nursing Facility with 106 skilled nursing beds, and it's the only place in the Safford area that provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services, so if someone's looking for help with things like recovery after an illness, accident, or surgery, they can offer both short-term and long-term rehab, and they're set up with an in-house rehabilitation gym, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, which helps folks improve or regain mobility and communication skills after different health issues. They run a special memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, with 24-hour supervision and memory-enhancing activities in a secure environment so people can stay safe but still have chances to participate in daily life, and they've also got a behavioral therapy unit for those needing support with changes in mood or cognitive patterns, so people facing tough transitions or challenges aren't left on their own. Residents who require extra medical attention, like ventilator care, dialysis, or support for tracheostomy, will find staff who know how to manage these special needs, and they take care of complex wound care and infectious disease management including pneumonia, influenza, and urinary or skin infections, which can be a big source of worry for families.

    People living at Haven Health Safford can expect round-the-clock skilled nursing care, so anyone who needs daily help with medication, meal prep, or bathing can get assisted living services tailored for their situation, and those who just want a bit of company or only need short-term help while recovering will find respite care options, plus there's support for pain management and specialty infusion care when needed. Veterans can use dedicated services at the facility, and each resident's care is coordinated with local hospitals and doctors, so there's a smooth transition if someone needs more care after a hospital stay, or when their health changes.

    For comfort and daily living, Haven Health Safford has private rooms with their own bathrooms, room air-conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and furnishings, so people don't have to worry about setting up a space on their own, and they run regular housekeeping, linen, and laundry services so everything stays clean. Meals are handled with a full-service dining experience, and those who want to get out of their room have access to dining areas, common rooms with HDTVs, fitness rooms, an in-house gym, and well-kept outdoor spaces like gardens and patios. There are activity spaces including a small library, computer center, and beauty salon on site, and the staff offer scheduled activities, outings, and transportation services to help everyone stay engaged, so folks can connect with others and fill their days with things they enjoy. Those with joint replacements or recovering from surgery can join therapy sessions to regain strength and movement, and a 24-hour call system makes sure help is always ready when someone needs it.

    Haven Health Safford keeps a focus on individualized care plans for every resident, and the main goal is to make sure seniors in the area can live safely and comfortably, have support during tough times, and always find a friendly face when they need help or company.

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