A Place in the Sun

    6879 E Vernon Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    • Assisted Living

    Caring clean safe family-like home

    I toured this well-managed, affordable senior home and was impressed by the caring, intelligent staff and owner Ilie Iugan's clear communication. The place is very clean, smells fresh, serves fresh food, and feels safe and family-like - residents looked happy and well supervised. Families are welcomed at events (babies invited), and they provided comforting care during my mom's illness; I would recommend them.

    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

    4.55·(11)

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Exceptional dining quality and fresh meals
    • Clean, odor-free environment
    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • Visible owner and management involvement with clear communication
    • Compassionate and competent caregivers
    • Family-inclusive culture and flexible visitation
    • Regular celebrations and family events
    • Secure, well-supervised residential setting
    • Pleasant, well-maintained kitchen and bathroom areas
    • Value-oriented pricing
    • Welcoming atmosphere and resident-centered attention
    • Outdoor garden and planted backyard areas

    Cons

    • Limited recreational and social programming outside mealtimes
    • Restricted resident independent outdoor access
    • Absence of on-site clinical provider
    • Transportation dependence for off-site medical appointments
    • Dated furnishings and need for cosmetic upkeep
    • Insufficient lighting in some interior areas
    • Limited private living space

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Feedback describes a small, home-based assisted living environment that emphasizes personal attention, food quality, and family involvement. Caregivers and management are consistently characterized as compassionate, communicative, and engaged; several comments highlight owner involvement and a family-like culture that includes celebrations, invitations to events, and flexible visitation policies. Many families described staff as attentive and competent, and noted that residents appear comfortable and well supervised.

    Care and staff: The facility's caregiving team is portrayed as knowledgeable and emotionally attentive, providing supportive care during illness and maintaining resident safety. Staff–family communication is frequently mentioned as a strength, and the management style is described as cooperative and compassionate. These elements suggest consistent caregiver presence and proactive family outreach, which can be important for residents who require close supervision and family engagement.

    Dining: Dining is a clear strength. Meals are described as fresh, well-prepared, and a distinctive positive feature of the home. Reviewers emphasize both quality and regularity of food service, which contributes to resident satisfaction and the sense of a well-run household kitchen.

    Activities and social programming: A recurring limitation is the scope of recreational programming. Activity offerings are described as limited, particularly outside mealtimes, and there is desire for more organized social and outdoor opportunities. This facility may be a better fit for residents whose primary need is personal care and supervision rather than an extensive activity schedule or high levels of independent social engagement.

    Medical and logistical considerations: The home does not appear to have on-site clinical staffing, which creates a reliance on off-site appointments and family transportation for medical visits. Families who live farther away may find this arrangement less convenient and should plan for regular transportation needs. For prospective residents with higher medical needs, this absence of on-site clinical services is an important operational constraint to evaluate.

    Facilities and maintenance: Observations of the physical environment are mixed. Common areas like kitchens and bathrooms are praised for cleanliness, and there are garden/planting areas that contribute to a pleasant exterior. At the same time, reviewers note dated furnishings, uneven cosmetic upkeep, some insufficient interior lighting, and relatively small private rooms. These are facility-level characteristics to weigh against the facility's pricing and the level of personalized care offered.

    Notable patterns and suitability: The facility appears well suited to families seeking a smaller, closely supervised, value-oriented home with strong staff continuity, good food, and active management communication. It may be less appropriate for residents who prioritize an extensive activity program, larger private living spaces, frequent independent outdoor access, or on-site clinical services. Prospective residents and families should tour during activity times, assess outdoor access and lighting, and confirm transportation and clinical arrangements to ensure the home meets their specific care and lifestyle needs.

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    Location

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    A Place in the Sun is located at 6879 E Vernon Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257.

    About A Place in the Sun

    A Place in the Sun is a residential care home nestled in the tranquil suburb of Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Sonoran Desert. This care home is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, featuring a neutral color palette and bright, oversized picture windows that allow plenty of natural light to fill the interior spaces. The location combines the peace of a quiet residential neighborhood with the convenience of being near the major resources of Phoenix, offering residents the best of both serene living and big-city amenities.

    The environment at A Place in the Sun is intimate and supportive, ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention and compassionate caregiving. The dedicated staff places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with residents and their loved ones, striving to foster a sense of community and belonging. Residents are encouraged to make choices about how they spend their days, cultivating independence and autonomy within a safe and nurturing setting.

    Personal care support is tailored to meet the diverse needs of each individual, including assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. The care team is attentive to each resident’s wellness goals, offering support like medication reminders and coordination of medical appointments when needed. With a focus on holistic well-being, the caregiving approach addresses not only physical health but also social and emotional engagement.

    Dining at A Place in the Sun is an experience in itself, with nutritious and delicious meals served daily in a cozy, family-style dining room. The meals are planned to provide the right balance of vitamins and minerals, and the quality of ingredients ensures that every dish is both flavorful and healthful. Residents can enjoy these shared dining experiences in the comfort of a well-maintained and accessible common area, designed to feel both welcoming and familiar.

    Social, physical, and mental engagement are valued and promoted throughout the home. Residents benefit from community programs and activities designed to foster friendship, creativity, and lifelong learning. The indoor common areas are thoughtfully arranged to accommodate accessible movement and invite residents to relax or connect with one another in a safe and homelike setting.

    A Place in the Sun offers both private and semi-private accommodations, allowing residents to choose the living arrangement that suits their preferences and needs. The pet-friendly policies in certain areas of the home mean residents can enjoy the companionship of beloved animals, further enhancing their sense of comfort and happiness. Overall, A Place in the Sun stands as a welcoming and supportive community dedicated to the independence, health, and well-being of its residents, ensuring that every individual feels at home and cared for each day.

    People often ask...

    A Place in the Sun offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,484 per month.

    A Place in the Sun offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 1 photos of A Place in the Sun on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 6879 E Vernon Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

    No, A Place in the Sun 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 number001cs00000Wo4WIAAZ
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Home
    License classActive
    Capacity10 residents
    LicenseeILIE LAURENTIU IUGAN
    EffectiveJuly 29th, 2005
    ExpiresMarch 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    20

    Citations

    3

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    25 Apr 2025Complaint
    Found that a caregiver did not document required repositioning for a resident, and the resident reportedly refused repositioning due to pain.
    • R9-10-808.C.1.a-gR9-10-808.C.1.a-g. Service Plans C. A manager shall ensure that: 1. A caregiver or an assistant caregiver: a. Provides a resident with the assisted living services in the resident's service plan; b. Is only assigned to provide the assisted living services the caregiver or assistant caregiver has the
    11 Feb 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies related to the complaint.
    30 Oct 2024Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies across staff training, record-keeping, safety practices, and medication management, including missing fall prevention training, unverified caregiver qualifications, undocumented medication actions, and unsafe premises.
    • 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.4.a-bA. A manager shall ensure that: 4. A caregiver's or assistant caregiver's skills and knowledge are verified and documented: a. Before the caregiver or assistant caregiver provides physical health services or behavioral health services, and b. According to policies and procedures;
    • R9-10-806.A.9A. A manager shall ensure that: 9. Before providing assisted living services to a resident, a caregiver or an assistant caregiver receives orientation that is specific to the duties to be performed by the caregiver or assistant caregiver; and
    • R9-10-806.A.10A. A manager shall ensure that: 10. Before providing assisted living services to a resident, a manager or caregiver provides current documentation of first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training certification specific to adults.
    • R9-10-815.F.2.a.i-iiF. A manager of an assisted living facility authorized to provide directed care services shall ensure that: 2. There is a means of exiting the facility for a resident who does not have a key, special knowledge for egress, or the ability to expend increased physical effort that meets one of the follo
    • R9-10-816.B.3.cB. If an assisted living facility provides medication administration, a manager shall ensure that: 3. A medication administered to a resident: c. Is documented in the resident's medical record.
    • R9-10-816.F.3.aF. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: 3. Policies and procedures are established, documented, and implemented for: a. Receiving, storing, inventorying, tracking, dispensing, and discarding medication including expired medication;
    • R9-10-816.F.3.dF. When medication is stored by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that: 3. Policies and procedures are established, documented, and implemented for: d. Storing, inventorying, and dispensing controlled substances.
    • R9-10-817.C.4.aC. A manager shall ensure that food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored as follows: 4. Potentially hazardous food is maintained as follows: a. Foods requiring refrigeration are maintained at 41° F or below; and
    • R9-10-818.D.2.a-fD. 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: 2. Documents the following: a. The date and time of the accident, emergency, or injury; b. A description of the accident,
    • R9-10-819.A.1.bA. A manager shall ensure that: 1. The premises and equipment used at the assisted living facility are: b. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a resident or other individual to suffer physical injury;
    • R9-10-819.A.3.bA. A manager shall ensure that: 3. Garbage and refuse are: b. Removed from the premises at least once a week;
    • R9-10-819.A.11A. A manager shall ensure that: 11. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by the assisted living facility are maintained in labeled containers in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining areas, and medications and are inaccessible to residents;
    • R9-10-819.A.14.bA. A manager shall ensure that: 14. If pets or animals are allowed in the assisted living facility, pets or animals are: b. Licensed consistent with local ordinances; and
    • R9-10-819.A.14.cA. A manager shall ensure that: 14. If pets or animals are allowed in the assisted living facility, pets or animals are: c. For a dog or cat, vaccinated against rabies;
    • R9-10-820.B.6B. A manager shall ensure that: 6. Exterior doors are equipped with ramps or other devices to allow use by a resident using a wheelchair or other assistive device; and
    • 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
    • R9-10-120.F.1.a-eR9-10-120. Opioid Prescribing and Treatment F. For a health care institution where opioids are administered as part of treatment or where a patient is provided assistance in the self-administration of medication for a prescribed opioid, including a health care institution in which an opioid may be p
    • R9-10-120.F.4.a-cR9-10-120. Opioid Prescribing and Treatment F. For a health care institution where opioids are administered as part of treatment or where a patient is provided assistance in the self-administration of medication for a prescribed opioid, including a health care institution in which an opioid may be p

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