Sagewood

Sagewood sits in Maricopa County and offers a wide range of living options for older adults, so folks can find independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care all in one place, and the 12 buildings, which have between 1 and 4 stories and even some basements, give you a lot of choices with 44 floor plans, including villas and casitas with two-car garages, plus there are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to help with dressing or bathing. The property has 294 independent living units, 10 assisted living units, 34 skilled nursing beds, and 8 memory care beds, and the Acacia Health Center offers both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, while Desert Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care takes care of those with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia conditions. Sagewood provides a supportive environment with friendly, helpful staff, and offers nutritious meals, social activities, and a focus on well-being, so residents get fitness, nutrition, education, and wellness programs, much of it organized around the HealthyLife Services Clubhouse and a big wellness and community center, and if you like swimming there are indoor pools and themed courtyards for relaxation, plus landscaped outdoor plazas with plenty of spots to sit or walk in the Arizona sun with natural desert plants all around. You'll also find a Main Street area with indoor and outdoor dining, arts and culture programs, and lots of social opportunities to connect with others, while transportation and parking are available for convenience. The facility has some advanced building features too, like concrete shear walls and steel moment frames for strength, and experts do 3D structural modeling, value engineering, and inspections to keep things safe, plus there's a LifeCare plan, which helps you plan out residential solutions so you can move between different care levels without worrying about running out of support down the road. Veterans can use VA benefits like Aid and Attendance to help pay for care, and there are extra resources for planning your next steps and getting help from trained aides, either in your home or on site, so whether you need independent living with no hassles, help with daily activities, or specialized therapies for memory care, Sagewood's programs fit a wide range of needs while keeping everyone comfortable and involved. Managed by Life Care Services, known for good customer satisfaction, the community also gets regular license reviews and offers tours for those interested in seeing what daily life and dining look like, and residents benefit from a supportive, social setting with access to both skilled and non-medical care, so everyone can focus on staying active, healthy, and confident in a setting designed for older adults who want options now and later.

Sagewood is managed by Life Care Services.

Life Care Services (LCS), established in 1971 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, stands as the nation's leading manager of full-service senior living communities and the largest not-for-profit senior living operator in the United States. With over five decades of experience, LCS manages more than 130 communities serving over 40,000 residents nationwide, specializing in Life Plan Communities (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRCs), as well as stand-alone assisted living, memory care, and rental communities.

The company's comprehensive approach encompasses operations management, marketing and sales support, health services, compliance, finance, human resources, risk management, strategic planning, and technology development. Through the LCS Family of Companies, they provide end-to-end solutions including development services, real estate private equity enterprises, insurance, national purchasing consulting, and in-home care services. Their innovative development projects feature amenity-forward designs, including cutting-edge elements like rooftop restaurants and microbreweries, demonstrating their commitment to evolving senior living experiences.

LCS's philosophy centers on purposeful living, where aging means adding experiences rather than giving up on them. Their hospitality-driven approach combines data-driven services with personalized care to strengthen teams, streamline workflows, and enhance resident experiences. Signature programs include Extraordinary Impressions, their employee culture initiative; Heartfelt Connections®, a nationally recognized memory care approach; Eversafe 360 senior safety protocols; and the Health & Wellness Navigation Program™ that provides personalized care plans addressing all aspects of well-being. The LCS Signature Experiences program infuses hospitality into every aspect of community life, creating rich, engaging experiences for residents and employees alike.

The company's excellence has earned unprecedented recognition, including being ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Independent Living Senior Living Communities by J.D. Power for six consecutive years (2019-2024), winning more independent living awards than any other brand in the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Studies. Additionally, LCS received three awards from Top Workplace USA in 2023, reflecting their commitment to both resident care and employee satisfaction. As the fourth-largest operator of life plan and rental senior living communities nationwide, LCS continues to shape the future of senior living through innovation, excellence, and a deep commitment to empowering seniors to live their best lives.