Ocotillo Place has stood in the Scottsdale community for nearly 20 years, sitting right in the heart of Historic Downtown Scottsdale, across from Honor Health Hospital and close to several medical centers, which means folks have healthcare needs close by and don't have to worry about getting to appointments. The area around the community is full of art galleries, museums, world-class restaurants, golf courses, and shopping-the kinds of places folks might want to visit with friends or family, and it's all within a few steps or a short ride. The facility's at 3327 N Civic Center Plaza, and its website is carepartnersliving.com/ocotillo-place for those wanting a look at more details.
Ocotillo Place offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, and it's a gated, smoke-free facility with a good-sized 120-bed license, covering everything up to directed care, which means they're able to support folks who have trouble recognizing danger or making basic care choices, especially for those with dementia. The staff's trained to offer independent, supervisory, or directed care with someone always available around the clock, including a licensed nurse on site several days a week and nurses on call 24/7, plus a full-time LPN during the weekdays. The team's known for being kind, helpful, friendly, and well-trained in Alzheimer's and dementia care, and they aim to treat everyone like family, keeping residents connected and supported, and making personalized plans based on each person's history and needs, which a nurse helps track.
Apartments include studios and one-bedrooms, some up to 670 square feet, with kitchenettes and private baths, and the choice of more deluxe layouts if someone prefers. There are private and companion options. The building's fully accessible, with wheelchair-friendly showers, grab bars, and both inside and outside walking paths so folks with mobility problems aren't boxed in. The secured setting has an emergency call system in every room, and all the entries are monitored. Residents follow a schedule with housekeeping and laundry taken care of every week, well-being checks, escorts to meals, bathing support, dressing help, continence management, and other day-to-day care like medication reminders.
Meals come three times a day, prepared on site, with snacks always around, and the dining room stays open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. so no one has to rush. There's restaurant-style dining, a private dining room for special get-togethers, guest meals, and even room service for those wanting to eat in their own space. Special diets are supported, including diabetic, kosher, and customized nutrition plans, and the staff tries to keep meals well-rounded and aimed at resident needs.
Life at Ocotillo Place is busy if someone wants it, with arts and crafts, music events, literature and educational activities, facilitated outings, dominoes, checkers, cards, and memory games. The Meaningful Life Engagement Program focuses on helping folks with Alzheimer's feel calm and connected, while outings to local sites, fitness and Tai Chi, yoga and stretching, movie nights, church services, and family dinner nights all run throughout the week. There's a fitness center, a swimming pool, a hot tub spa, outdoor garden areas, a computer room, a library, a TV and game lounge, free Wi-Fi, a beauty and barber shop, and areas for gatherings with fireplaces and room for small pets that are allowed in the building.
The staff provides personal care, wellness checks, companionship, and even home care for those wanting extra non-medical help at their own apartment. The Bonded Pairs program means couples can stay together even when their care needs change, and respite and hospice care are available if someone needs short stays or end-of-life support. Memory Care residents get an added layer of security, activities focused on keeping minds active, and plans built with input from their medical history.
Transportation runs daily, with a community bus and handi-van available for trips within 10 miles, whether it's to doctors, shopping, or outings, and there's guest parking on site. The grounds feature landscaped gardens, outdoor seating, and friendly gathering spots for visits from kids, family, and even visiting pets. Payment works with private pay, long-term insurance, Medicaid spend-down, and there's an automated payment plan if that's easier.
Ocotillo Place earned recognition for its activities and friendly environment, winning awards such as Best of Senior Living and Best Activities, and they keep a warm, home-like setting through simple things like shared meals, music, games, and time spent together. The focus stays on supporting people's independence as much as possible, making sure there's something for everyone no matter their needs or interests, and keeping families close by whenever they want to visit.
