Sonoran Hills Assisted Living

    31704 N 16th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085
    • Assisted Living

    Warm, attentive senior living community

    I'm very pleased with this senior living community - beautiful, homey rooms, super clean, and in a lovely, safe location. Dorina and the team are first-class, communicative, and provide outstanding one-on-one care; the meals are world-class, the beds are fantastic, and there are plenty of activities. My mom is happy and content here, and I highly recommend this warm, family-like community.

    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

    4.63·(8)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Warm, home-like atmosphere
    • Compassionate, communicative staff
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Secure, pleasant location
    • Engaging social and recreational activities
    • Individualized one-on-one caregiving
    • Family-oriented community feeling
    • High-quality, appealing meals
    • Attentive admissions and tour experience
    • Recognized staff members (e.g., Dorina)

    Cons

    • Inadequate staff-to-resident ratios
    • Limited suitability for higher-dependency residents
    • Variable resident experience and community fit

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Feedback is largely positive, with many families and residents describing Sonoran Hills as a warm, home-like community where individuals feel comfortable and content. Common strengths cited include a clean, well-maintained physical environment, a secure and attractive location, and a family-style atmosphere that contributes to resident satisfaction.

    Care and staff: Reviewers emphasize compassionate, communicative caregiving and individualized attention; phrases such as "one-on-one care" and "outstanding care" recur. Staff are frequently described as helpful and attentive, and specific employees have been singled out for praise. At the same time, there is at least one indication that staffing levels can be perceived as insufficient; families evaluating placement should verify current staff-to-resident ratios and ask how staffing is adjusted for different acuity levels.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives strong positive mention—meals are described as appealing, with comments about the quality and aroma of food. Social programming and recreational activities are noted as active and family-oriented, supporting social engagement and a sense of community for residents.

    Facilities and management: The physical plant is consistently described as attractive and very clean, with comfortable furnishings and well-kept common areas. Admissions and tour experiences are generally reported as attentive and informative. Management responsiveness and staff communication are framed positively in most comments, though the observed staffing concern suggests families should confirm operational details (shift coverage, clinical oversight, and contingency staffing) during visits.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The dominant themes are cleanliness, strong interpersonal care, appealing dining, and a homelike atmosphere. A minority of feedback raises operational concerns about staffing levels and whether the facility can meet higher-dependency care needs; this suggests a potential mismatch for some residents with greater clinical requirements. Prospective residents and families would benefit from an in-person visit during active care hours, direct questions about staffing ratios and nursing coverage, and a review of individualized care plans to ensure the facility’s services align with the resident’s needs.

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    Location

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    Sonoran Hills Assisted Living is located at 31704 N 16th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85085.

    About Sonoran Hills Assisted Living

    Sonoran Hills Assisted Living is a small residential care home in Phoenix, Arizona that offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing services in a calm and spacious group home with room for up to 10 residents, so there's a home-like feeling and people get to know each other pretty well, just like a family. They accept men, women, and mixed gender residents, and provide both private and semi-private rooms that come furnished, with Wi-Fi, phone access, and private baths, so you don't have to worry about bringing a lot of extra things. They've got a 4.5-star rating, and it's the kind of place where you'll see pets around since dogs and cats are allowed and there are even pet care services if someone can't get around as easily. Smoking isn't allowed inside any rooms, public or private, which helps keep the air nice for everyone. There's resident parking for those who still drive, and transportation is available for medical appointments or outings, which is really nice for folks who can't drive any longer.

    Meals are included and they'll consider special diets like vegetarian, kosher, diabetes-friendly or allergy-sensitive needs, so you don't have to feel left out if you have dietary restrictions. There's a dining room and the option for all-day dining, and staff help with meal prep and serving. Housekeeping and laundry get done for you too, taking that burden off residents' shoulders. There's an emergency alert system for safety and trained caregivers are around 24 hours for help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, and transfers, and there's also medication reminders and nurses on staff. They handle more complicated care needs, including memory care, ambulatory care, colostomy and catheter care, even respite and hospice services if needed.

    Sonoran Hills features a swimming pool, stay-fit classes, a beautiful garden, and scenic walking paths that encourage residents to get outdoors or stay active, even if it's just a little bit each day. There are structured activities like daily exercise classes, movie nights, and special events, so there's always something to look forward to and folks don't get lonely. They're pet-friendly, offer beauty and barber services right onsite, and they keep the whole place wheelchair accessible, including the showers. The building's secure for memory care residents, so those who get lost easily are less likely to wander off. The caregivers work with outside healthcare providers and arrange for podiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, which means specialized care doesn't have to stop when moving in.

    The staff at Sonoran Hills focus on personalized care and pay attention to what residents need, listening and making changes to help everyone feel at home and continue to do what they still can. There's move-in coordination, and they help residents live with respect, making sure each person feels supported whether they need a lot of help or just a little. The place has a quiet, clean setting with a peaceful atmosphere, and there are lots of group activities and meals together, so friendships can develop naturally. It's meant for seniors who want a dependable setting with medical support, community engagement, and personal comfort as they age.

    People often ask...

    Sonoran Hills Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,418 per month.

    Sonoran Hills Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 31704 N 16th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085.

    No, Sonoran Hills 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 number001cs00000WoFZ0AAN
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Home
    License classActive
    Capacity10 residents
    LicenseeDORINA BLIDAR
    EffectiveApril 24th, 2009
    ExpiresMarch 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    17 Jul 2025Inspection
    Identified failures to document resident weight on service plans and to review the disaster plan annually.
    • R9-10-815.C.6.a-bR9-10-815.C.6.a-b. Directed Care Services C. In addition to the requirements in R9-10-808(A)(3), a manager shall ensure that the service plan for a resident receiving directed care services includes: 6. Documentation: a. Of the resident’s weight, or b. From a medical practitioner stating that weighi
    • R9-10-819.A.2R9-10-819.A.2. Emergency and Safety Standards A. A manager shall ensure that: 2. The disaster plan required in subsection (A)(1) is reviewed at least once every 12 months;
    02 Oct 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration not in accordance with orders and failures to notify providers after emergencies.
    • R9-10-816.B.3.bB. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: 3. A medication administered to a resident: b. Is administered in compliance with a medication order, and
    • R9-10-818.D.1D. When a resident has an accident, emergency, or injury that results in the resident needing medical services, a manager shall ensure that a caregiver or an assistant caregiver: 1. Immediately notifies the resident's emergency contact and primary care provider; and
    10 Jul 2024Monitoring
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 Mar 2024Initial
    Found no deficiencies during the on-site initial assessment and off-site documentation review.

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